Whether you prefer soft and chewy or thin and crispy, chocolate chip cookies are a universal crowd-pleaser. It isn’t easy to create the ideal combo of rich chocolate chips to golden-brown cookie goodness, but Kathleen King knows a thing or two about delivering a world-class treat. After all, she’s been perfecting the art of baking since she was just a young girl. Today, King heads up Tate’s Bake Shop, a Hamptons-based bakery and nationally distributed cookie brand known for its crisp, buttery chocolate chip cookies (along with a selection of more beloved baked goods, including gluten-free options). But it’s not just the taste of the cookies that make Tate’s so special. The brand has a longstanding commitment to sourcing the best quality ingredients while avoiding preservatives and artificial ingredients that are found in so many packaged sweets. Here’s more on how this craveworthy brand is serving up one smart cookie.

The History of Tate’s Bake Shop

The roots of Tate’s Bake Shop go all the way back to when founder Kathleen King was just 11 years old and began baking and selling batches of chocolate chip cookies at her parents' Long Island farmstead. Then in 1980, King opened her first bake shop in Southampton, NY, offering a full line of baked goods made from scratch.

Tate’s Bake Shop Company Mission

Each of Tate’s delicious treats have one thing in common: a dedication to “the bake shop way.” This is a term the brand uses to describe its uncompromising commitment to quality and craft. The bake shop way is about nourishing the soul while delighting the world with exceptional taste experiences.

Benefits of Tate’s Bake Shop

Working closely with vendors and suppliers, Tate’s Bake Shop works hard to procure the freshest, finest ingredients for its award-winning, craft-baked desserts. The brand avoids preservatives and wants every baked good to taste as close to homemade as possible. As a result, Tate’s Bake Shop has been Voted the Best Bakery in the Hamptons year after year and its Gluten-Free Ginger Zinger cookie was awarded a Gold sofi award for Best Gluten-Free Cookie in 2015. Today, the shop is a destination for locals and tourists alike and the brand is internationally recognized and adored for its irresistibly crisp and buttery chocolate chip cookies.

Top Tate’s Bake Shop Products

Give in to your sweet tooth with these coveted brand favorites.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These thin, crispy, crunchy cookies are downright addictive thanks to semisweet chocolate chips, butter, brown cane sugar, and a hint of vanilla.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Just because you’re avoiding gluten doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Tate’s famous chocolate chip cookies. This gluten-free version has all the same great texture and flavor of the original without any wheat flour.

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Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

When it comes to cookies, bigger is almost always better. This show-stopping chocolate chip cookie doesn’t disappoint. It’s baked in a skillet and served in slices.

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Looking for the perfect cookie to accompany a cup of tea or coffee? This totally gluten-free shortbread is made with butter, sugar, and loads of chocolate chips, making it the perfect companion for your next hot beverage.

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal raisin cookies are just like the warm, chewy treats your grandma used to make except they’re vegan and include a blend of almond flour, coconut oil, gluten-free rolled oats, and raisins.

‘Nutella’ Cookies

Here’s a recipe you’ll go nuts over! Enjoy the rich, creamy flavor of Nutella hazelnut spread in cookie form by combining gluten-free oat bran, crunchy chopped hazelnuts, chocolate chips, and banana.

Paleo Milk-and-Cookie Shots

This crowd-pleasing recipe is almost too cute to eat—almost. Crisp, golden, Paleo-friendly cookies are lined with dark chocolate and filled with ice-cold almond milk for a modern take on a childhood favorite.

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