The thing is, it's hard to stop at just one cookie. We've all been there - sneaking an extra cookie (or two, or three...) when no one's looking. And before you know it, those calories can add up fast! A batch of 12 cookies can range from 1200 to 2400 calories.
Now, let's get technical for a sec. The number of calories in a chocolate chip cookie depends on the ingredients and size. A cookie with more butter and sugar is obviously going to have more calories than one made with healthier alternatives. But let's be real, who's making healthy cookies?
Here's a fun fact: the original chocolate chip cookie recipe was invented by accident! In 1937, Ruth Wakefield was making cookies for her guests when she realized she was out of baker's chocolate. She chopped up a bar of semi-sweet chocolate and added it to the dough, thinking it would melt and distribute evenly. And the rest, as they say, is history!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Calories and Nutrition (100g)
