Community Preferences in Bake Sale

During a summer festival in a small town, the local community center organized a bake sale to raise funds for new sports equipment. The townspeople eagerly contributed, bringing pies, cookies, and cakes of all sorts. By noon, the community center was buzzing with activity as children played games, and families enjoyed the warmth of the sun while sampling various baked goods. However, as the day progressed, it became apparent that the chocolate chip cookies were the most popular item. A little girl named Emily, who had been eyeing the cookies since they started selling, quickly grabbed a box for herself. Later, she offered some to her friends, who all agreed that they were the best cookies they had ever tasted.

Based on this event, what conclusion can be drawn about the community's preferences?