Sugary Showdown: Illinois Decides On The State’s Best Cookie

At a recent get-together, my group of friends had a serious debate about what is the tastiest cookie, and after doing a little bit of research I finally discovered the top-rated treat in the state of Illinois.

The Pick Is In For Illinois' Favorite Cookie

My research started with friends, family, and radio listeners. I simply asked everyone what the choice was for their favorite cookie. It was an overwhelming victory for Chocolate Chip. Personally, I'm 100% behind that decision.

Researching For Illinois' Top-Ranked Cookie

Even though I agreed with the original survey, I felt like that sample size was way too small so I hit the internet to dig a little deeper on the subject of Illinois' top-ranked cookie. The findings went how I expected.

According to eatthis.com, 

In the land of Lincoln (and Obama), chocolate chip cookies take the cake. Its rich, buttery texture and hearty chocolate chips pay homage to the state's diverse landscape and cultures.

According to womansday.com,

Surprisingly enough, only one state's residents chose chocolate chip cookies as their favorite — shout-out to Illinois.

According to bakemag.com,

Illinois – Chocolate chip

According to insider.com,

Only Illinois residents claimed this classic cookie as its favorite.

According to usatoday.com, 

Illinois – Chocolate chip

According to timeout.com,

The classic chocolate chip, which surprisingly only reigned popularity in Illinois.

According to thelistwire.com,

Illinois – Chocolate chip

What's The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie In Illinois?

Since I've determined that chocolate chip cookies are the most popular in Illinois, my next step is to find the best one in our state.

According to yelp.com, 

Levain Bakery in Chicago

 

It all began with a simple mission between two great friends: create the world's greatest chocolate chip cookie.