Sweet Martha's Cookies: A MN State Fair Tradition

The Minnesota State Fair is a time for family, friends and of course, food. There's no food more synonymous with our fair than the delicious Sweet Martha's Cookies. 

Sweet Martha's Cookie stand has been a Minnesota State Fair staple since 1979. The cookies are made fresh on the spot and they're always hot, gooey, and delicious. The recipe for these amazing cookies is a simple one, but there's something extra special about a fresh chocolate chip cookie at the fair that makes them taste extraordinary. Pair it with a glass of milk from the all you can drink milk stand and you're immediately transported back to your grandma's kitchen. 

You can purchase Sweet Martha's Cookies in 2 sizes, a cone or a bucket. If you're looking to try a couple different flavors and not planning to share with anyone, the cone is a great way to go. If you're with a group, you have to go with the bucket...no one will be able to eat just one!

The lines can be long, but they are definitely worth it. While you're in line, you can enjoy the aroma of freshly baked cookies while you make the decision about what to try! The flavor options are as classic as the recipe itself. Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter are what sell the most, but they do offer a few other flavors like snicker-doodle, sugar cookie and white chocolate macadamia nut. No matter what you choose, you'll be indulging in a delicious and satisfying cookie that won't disappoint from Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.

Here are some more interesting facts about Sweet Martha's Cookies that I bet you didn't know:

• The company sells an average of 3 million cookies per day at the Minnesota State Fair.
• The most popular flavor is chocolate chip (not surprising), followed by oatmeal raisin and peanut butter.
• The cookies are baked in a convection oven to ensure they're cooked to perfection.
• The recipe is as simple as they come: butter, sugar, flour, eggs and chocolate chips!
• Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar also has a retail store where you can purchase cookie jars, t-shirts and other merchandise.

Senior Days are August 28 and August 31 for 2023, bring them to enjoy the fair and grab a cookie while you're there! Stop by the Education Building and say hi to the Visiting Angels booth, learn about our senior home care services, spin for a prize and meet some of our staff! If you're in need of home care services, we have caregivers ready to assist you with immediate start available. Contact us today!