You know those few chocolate chips left in the bottom of a bag? Today they get their own tasting party. Three little piles on saucers will do. The person who usually sneaks a chip gets promoted to judge.
National Chocolate Chip Day falls on May 15.
Holiday dates for planning
| Observance | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Chocolate Chip Day | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Monday, May 15, 2028 | Tuesday, May 15, 2029 | Wednesday, May 15, 2030 |
National Chocolate Chip Day date reference
Set a secret lineup
Pick two or three kinds your tasters can eat. Check the packages for allergies and keep the ingredient labels handy. Have one person number the saucers and fold the matching tents. Hide the bags until the reveal. A single kind works too: compare a chip by itself with one on a familiar cracker.
Taste like a judge
Offer small individual samples and a sip of water between rounds. Ask for a word beyond “good.” Does it snap? Melt slowly? Taste more like cocoa or milk? Children can draw a face in the notes column while someone else does the writing.
Save the best pairing
Reveal the packages after everyone votes. Write a snack recipe using the favorite chip and one pantry partner. Give it an excellent diner name. One spoonful on a slice of banana counts as a recipe worth keeping.
Get the free printable set
Chocolate Chip Tasting Party includes three US Letter pages. Numbered tasting tents. Taster’s scorecard. Our winning snack.