Chocolate Stories Chocolate Chunk Cookies: A Surprising History mfpubteam | April 30, 2026 Share this blog post by email Share this blog post on Facebook Chocolate chunk cookies might feel timeless, but they’re actually a relatively modern classic. The History of Chocolate Chunk Cookies Learn how this iconic cookie came to be. They trace back to the 1930s, when chef Ruth Wakefield created the first chocolate chip cookie at her Massachusetts inn. She chopped up pieces of semi-sweet chocolate and stirred them into the dough, thinking the chocolate would melt and swirl throughout, creating a sort of marble cookie. It didn’t! Instead, she created a cookie with gooey chunks of chocolate scattered throughout, instead of fully blended chocolate. The recipe became wildly popular, spreading across the country and even overseas when care packages filled with cookies were sent to soldiers during World War II. From there, chocolate chunk and chocolate chip cookies evolved into endless variations, including recipes that use larger pieces of chocolate for a richer flavor in every bite. Today, they remain one of the most recognizable and beloved American cookies. How to Make Chocolate Chunk Cookies Ready to bake your own? Watch how it’s done. Check out our recipe for Chocolate Chunk Cookies and don’t forget to stock up on our Tasting Squares for the perfect spicy, dark chocolate chunk.
