#33: Chocolate Chip Cookie, 1970s
Price: $0.15
Sold individually near the counter, McDonald’s chocolate chip cookies were an easy impulse purchase. Warm, soft, and inexpensive, they appealed to children and adults alike. They complemented meals without competing for attention, fitting seamlessly into the restaurant experience.

Cookies remain available today, though pricing has increased significantly. A single cookie now typically costs $1.00 or more. While still familiar, they’ve lost the novelty they once had as a rare fast-food bakery-style treat.
