Cookie Clicker
About Cookie Clicker
Cookie Clicker is a wildly addictive idle game where you bake cookies by clicking a giant cookie on the screen. Originally released in 2013 and continuously updated since, this browser-based game lets you purchase buildings like cursors and grandmas to automate cookie production. With hundreds of upgrades, achievements, and even heavenly chips earned through ascension, Cookie Clicker offers surprisingly deep and satisfying gameplay.
Click for cookies. Bake forever.
How to Play
Click the giant cookie to bake cookies. Use your cookies to purchase buildings that automatically bake more cookies for you. As your cookie empire grows, you'll unlock upgrades, achievements, and the ability to ascend for permanent bonuses. Over time, you'll go from baking a few cookies a second to billions per second.
Click the big cookie to bake your first batch
Buy buildings and upgrades to boost production
Game Tips & Strategies
Focus on getting your first few buildings early, then stack upgrades to exponentially increase your cookie output. Keep an eye out for golden cookies — clicking them can give huge boosts. Once progress slows, consider ascending to earn heavenly chips and permanent upgrades that make future runs even stronger.
Watch for Golden Cookies
Golden cookies give random bonuses like production boosts or cookie storms. Click them whenever they appear!
Ascend at the Right Time
Once your progress plateaus, ascend to start over and earn heavenly chips that boost your future runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cookie Clicker is available on web browsers, Steam, and mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
The game was developed by Orteil, with the first version released in 2013.
Heavenly chips are earned when you ascend and act as a permanent boost in future playthroughs.
Ascension resets your game but grants heavenly chips and access to the heavenly upgrade tree, which makes future runs more efficient.
Yes, golden cookies are temporary and disappear if not clicked quickly, so always stay alert!
Player Comments
CookieAddict42
player
I started playing to pass time... now I’ve baked over 10 billion cookies. Help!
GrandmaPower
player
Unlocking grandma upgrades is so satisfying. They’re the true heroes of the cookie world!
GoldenClicker
player
Golden cookies are my favorite part. I’m constantly waiting for that shiny surprise.
IdleBaker
player
I love how the game keeps going even when I'm away. Idle progress is super smooth.
SteamBaker
player
Bought the Steam version and it’s great! Feels super polished and runs flawlessly.
AscendMaster
player
After my first ascension, the game became even more addicting. Heavenly chips are a game-changer!
