If you've never heard of cookie fries, allow us to introduce you to one of the most delicious inventions of all time. Created by The Cookie Joint [1], owners Jill Balick and Susie Schuster decided to combine two of the greatest junk foods into one, and the end result is crunchy, sweet, buttery goodness [2]. They look like a crinkle-cut french fry, taste like a cookie [3], and can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces. While The Cookie Joint is based in Chicago, the good news is that's not the only place you can find these dippable, sprinkle-topped, golden brown gems. You can order them online from the company's website. Keep reading to get up close and personal with all the types of cookie fries and learn more about them, but be prepared for some serious cookie cravings after this!
What exactly are cookie fries?
Cookie fries are homemade cookie dough formed into a shape that resembles crinkle-cut fries. They're baked in the oven until crispy, and then topped with sprinkles and sauces.
What flavors are there?
- The Original: Shortbread cookies made with sweet cream butter and Madagascar vanilla
- Chocolate Chip: The Original with semisweet chocolate chips
- Double Chocolate Chip: The Original with ground chocolate and a double dose of semisweet chocolate chips
- Cinnamon Spice: The Original plus a blend of spices
- Chocolate Toffee Crunch: A chocolate shortbread cookie with chocolate toffee
- Confetti: The Original with sprinkles baked in
- Cookies 'n' Cream: The Cookie Joint's Original shortbread cookie with Oreo pieces
- Green Mint Chocolate Chip: The Original shortbread cookies with creme de menthe and chocolate chips
- Red Velvet: Made with cocoa and lots of love (seasonal)
- Lemon Poppyseed: Let your taste buds pop with the freshness of lemon and the subtle crunch of poppyseeds (seasonal).
What dipping sauces can you choose from?
Salted caramel, hazelnut, peanut butter, marshmallow, and chocolate.
Where can you get them?
While The Cookie Joint is based in Chicago, it doesn't have an actual store because it's based online, meaning anyone can order cookie fries online [5].
Which one are you going to try?
You really can't go wrong.
Mixing and matching is highly encouraged.
Better than an actual french fry?
We think so.
