December 4th is National Cookie Day – A good excuse to indulge in your favorite cookie!

Celebrate by sharing cookies with your family and friends.  Check out these places to get deals/free cookies:

Barnes & Noble: The bookstore chain kicks off its “My Cookie Story” contest Tuesday. Through Dec. 17, share your favorite holiday cookie recipe and the story behind it for a chance to win $5,000. Learn more at www.bn.com/mycookiestory.

Dairy Queen: Look for buy one get one for 99 cents deals Tuesday on Blizzard treats, including cookie-flavored varieties and more and on the Dairy Queen app. Also for a limited time, download the app and register for an account and get a free small Blizzard treat at participating locations. Limit one offer per person per visit.

Great American Cookies: Get one free original chocolate chip cookie at participating stores Tuesday. No purchase necessary and limit one per customer.

Insomnia Cookies: Get a free traditional cookie Tuesday at the chain’s 145 locations, no purchase necessary. Then Wednesday and Thursday, get one free traditional cookie with any delivery order and through Dec. 10 get 20 percent off shipping orders. Plus, Insomnia has a contest where five people will win free cookies for a year.

Mrs. Fields: Get a free cookie with any purchase Tuesday. Up to 40% off online today.

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip: Buy three classic cookies, get three free Tuesday.

Omni Hotels and Resorts: With the “Sip, Stay and Save” promotion, get 15 percent off your hotel stay, late checkout and two of the chain’s Cookie Cocktails through Dec. 30.

Pizza Hut: The Ultimate Hershey’s Chocolate Chip Cookie is part of the pizza chain’s $5 lineup. For a limited time, order two items for $5 each including a medium one-topping pizza, four-pack of 20-ounce beverages, Cinnabon miniature cinnamon rolls, and the ultimate cookie.

Source: usatoday.com