The Chocolate Chip Cookie Showdown: Mama Jean vs. Martha Stewart Fired Me
What’s the best chocolate chip cookie on the internet?
Is it the infamous “Martha Stewart Fired Me” cookie that’s taken social media by storm—or does the crown belong to the nostalgic, brown butter-loaded Mama Jean’s recipe?
Naturally, the crew at Bake It Fat & Weird had to find out for themselves… by throwing a full-on blind taste test party. Here’s what went down—and which cookie actually came out on top.
The Competitors:
A) “Martha Stewart Fired Me” Cookie
Known for its crisp edge, bold chocolate punch, and viral backstory.
B) Mama Jean’s Chocolate Chip Cookie
A rich, brown butter classic with depth, nuance, and the kind of flavor that lingers.
The Tasting Panel:
From chefs to random taste testers off-camera, everyone got in on the action. Cookies were marked “A” and “B” to keep things fair, with no one knowing which recipe was which.
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“Cookie A’s got that salt and crunch.”
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“Cookie B hits you with chocolate, but also has a deep nutty flavor from the brown butter.”
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“One bite? That doesn’t mean only one bite, right?”
The Verdict:
After dozens of bites, deliberation, and dramatic chewing noises…
👉 Mama Jean’s cookie won by a landslide: 8 to 4.
While the Martha Stewart Fired Me cookie delivered a solid crunch and strong chocolate hit, the panel overwhelmingly preferred the layered flavor and satisfying chew of Mama Jean’s. Brown butter. Chocolate. Salt. All in balance.
One tester summed it up perfectly:
“Martha’s hit me with chocolate. But Jean’s gave me flavor. Depth. Richness. A cookie I want to keep eating.”
Final Thoughts:
If you’re only making one chocolate chip cookie recipe this month, let it be Mama Jean’s. But honestly? Both cookies are solid. Just depends on your vibe: dramatic crunch or buttery complexity.
Oh—and if you want our Fat & Weird spin on these, you know we’re not done yet.
Until next time: Stay sweet. Stay weird. Stay chewy. 🍪
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