Thursday, December 4, 2025, is National Cookie Day. Here are some deals for free cookies, or discounts, for National Cookie Day, available in or near the Triangle, or online.
Great American Cookies
Known for its famous chocolate chip cookie recipe dating back to 1977, Great American Cookies is offering a sweet deal on National Cookie Day.
At participating locations on December 4, 2025, rewards members can enjoy a FREE Regular Original Chocolate Chip or Sugar Cookie, available in-store only through the Great American Cookies app. No purchase required.
Read the press release or the Facebook post.
Insomnia Cookies
Available on December 4, 2025, the first 100 Insomnia Rewards members who visit any participating U.S. Insomnia Cookies location can indulge in the latest warm holiday cookie drop and receive a free, fresh-from-the-oven Snowball Classic cookie—a cozy, winter-inspired sugar cookie stuffed with velvety buttercream and topped with powdered sugar and edible glitter to sparkle like fresh snow. Offer available in-store only at participating U.S. bakeries, while supplies last.
As part of the celebration, Insomnia is giving fans a chance to win free warm cookies for a year. Hidden inside ONE Snowball Classic cookie at every bakery is a surprise burst of purple buttercream—Insomnia’s signature pop of magic. With Insomnia recently opening its 350th store worldwide, that means up to 350 Insomniacs will score free warm, delicious cookies for a year.
To confirm their prize, customers who discover the purple-filled Snowball Classic cookie must take a photo of the cookie with their receipt, then scan the QR code provided in-store to upload the photo and complete the entry form. All entries must be submitted by 3 a.m. PST on Dec. 6. Winners will be notified within seven business days with instructions on how to claim their prize.
The shop has 225+ locations nationally, and several in the Charlotte area: Uptown, Plaza Midwood, UNC Charlotte area, and the South End. We recommend giving them a call before you head out to make sure that they know about the deal from corporate. (They should!) More info here.
Crumbl
On Dec. 4, 2025, Crumbl is offering one FREE item with the purchase of a Large 6-Pack at participating locations, while supplies last. Any dessert qualifies for the complimentary item.
The sweet giveaway only available in-shop — not for online or delivery orders.
Pepperidge Farm
Update: As predicted, these limited supplies of free cookies were gone pretty much immediately.
Pepperidge Farm is offering a big freebie for National Cookie Day, December 4, 2025. They’re introducing the Pepperidge Farm Holiday Cookie Courier, and kicking it off with FREE cookies.
Beginning December 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET, head to PepperidgeFarmHoliday.com and send a FREE cookie gram via the Holiday Cookie Courier, while supplies last. You’ll probably need to be on this website at exactly 9 a.m. as supplies are very limited.
Please note that this website goes live on December 4 at 9 a.m.
Simply drop in a recipient’s shipping info, and they’ll be surprised with a festive box containing two full bags of the season’s most iconic cookies – Chessmen and Milano Mint Chocolate – complete with a personalized note.
Both the products and shipping are free. The cookie boxes will be delivered through the mail.
More National Cookie Day Deals?
Many businesses announce their National Cookie Day deals at the last moment, via social media. Here are some that we’re keeping an eye on:
- Mrs. Fields
- Tiff’s Treats
- Subway
- Food Lion
- Circle K
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
Various locations
