DES MOINES, Iowa — Editors Note: The above video is from a story published on Aug. 19, 2022
For those already missing the famous Barksdale's State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookies, don't worry about waiting for next summer to enjoy the sweet treat.
The Iowa State Fair is selling bags of pre-portioned, ready-to-bake Barkdale's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for a limited time, according to a press release.
One bag holds 36 pre-portioned cookies, and each bag will be sold for $12. According to the release, the cookies will be sized the same as what a fairgoer would receive in a bucket or cup.
Customers can pre-order a bag of cookie dough through the Iowa State Fair website and pick up their orders through a drive-thru process.
One bag holds 36 pre-portioned cookies, and each bag will be sold for $12. According to the release, the cookies will be sized the same as what a fairgoer would receive in a bucket or cup.
Orders will be accepted until Nov. 27 and will be available for pick up on Dec. 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To pick up orders, enter through the University Avenue gate and follow the signs. No walk up orders will be available.
For those with allergies and dietary restrictions, the cookie dough is produced on the same equipment that processes products with peanut and tree nuts.