Hand-fried · Small batch · Cookie bites

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Crunchy, lightly sweet cookie bites kissed with nutmeg. Hand-fried in small batches and packed into the tub you remember from every party, every holiday, every tea time.

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Cookies cascading from a tub of Jovie ChinChin
Close-up of golden ChinChin cookies showing their crunchy texture

Origin · West Africa

What is ChinChin?

Small golden-fried cookie bites born in African kitchens — called chin chin in West Africa, les croquettes or les merveilles across francophone African countries. Beloved at parties, holidays, and tea time. Slightly sweet, gently spiced, and made for sharing. Outside: crunch. Inside: a soft, buttery middle. Once you start, it's almost impossible to stop.

From our kitchen to yours

Made with love by Jovie

Jovie has been making ChinChin since long before the kitchen-table operation moved into a real production schedule. The recipe came from her grandmother, who served it at every Christmas and every birthday and every quiet afternoon when somebody dropped by for tea.

Today she fries every batch herself in Austin, packs every tub by hand, and ships them to whoever misses the taste of home — or wants to taste it for the first time.

"Every tub is the recipe my grandma made every Christmas."

Jovie's hands working with cookie dough on a wooden surface

The Tub

A tub of Jovie ChinChin centered on a dark cocoa surface
  • Weight 16 oz
  • Ingredients Flour, butter, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, baking powder, salt
  • Shelf life 4 weeks unopened
Flour, butter, nutmeg, sugar, and an egg arranged on a cream surface

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How to order

Tell us how many tubs and where to ship. We reply within 24 hours.

A box of Jovie ChinChin tubs ready to ship

Shipping within the US · 3-5 day lead time · Bulk and gift orders welcome.

Questions, answered

  • How long does shipping take?

    We ship within the United States and most orders arrive in 3–7 business days from the day we put them in the post.

  • How long does ChinChin stay fresh?

    Sealed, the tub keeps its crunch for up to 4 weeks. Once you open it, transfer to an airtight container — and try not to finish it in one sitting.

  • Are there allergens I should know about?

    Our ChinChin contains wheat, dairy (butter), and eggs. It's made in a kitchen that handles tree nuts. Reach out if you need details before ordering.

  • Can I order in bulk?

    Absolutely — bulk and gift orders are welcome. Mention them in your order request and we'll work out pricing and shipping together.

  • Can you ship outside the US?

    Right now we ship within the US only. International shipping is on the roadmap.

  • Can I customize a gift order?

    Yes — include a note in your order request with the recipient's address and any message you'd like included with the tubs.

  • Do you have other flavors planned?

    We're working on it. Drop a note in the order form if you'd like us to keep you posted on new flavors.