In terms of flavor, Chips Ahoy won this battle for me. The cookies weren’t bland or overly sweet, and they didn’t leave behind any aftertaste.
I typically prefer a soft-baked cookie (and Chips Ahoy does make a great chewy version), but the texture of these cookies was still excellent. They were buttery and crispy, but not too crunchy. They had a good chocolate-to-cookie ratio, too.
I loved the texture of the soft-baked Pillsbury cookies the most. Even though I didn’t love the taste and found them a little too sweet, I’d still be happy to eat them anytime.
Some of the other cookies fell into a middle range for me, but Tate’s are the only ones I don’t think I’d buy again.
This was my first time trying the popular cookies, and although I liked their buttery, melt-in-the-mouth quality, they were way too thin and crunchy for my preferences.
Additionally, I was disappointed that these were the most expensive cookies, and half of my package was broken.
All in all, most of these cookies are more than welcome in my pantry — but the classic Chips Ahoy will remain my go-to.
This story was originally published on January 16, 2023, and most recently updated on December 2, 2025.
