The famous amos cookies story: in 1975, inspired by a passed-down family recipe, wally amos perfected the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. By using only the best Ingredients, like semi-sweet chocolate chips and flavorful nuts, these homemade-tasting cookies became famous just by word of mouth. Today, famous amos cookies continue to be enjoyed by true cookie lovers everywhere! ®, tm, © 2010 famous amos chocolate chip cookie co., LLC Kosher dairy. Semi-sweet ambrosia chocolate chips since 1894. Since 1975.