Some of us like cookies every day. Wednesday is National Cookie Day, so you have a reason to not do anything.
Some of us like cookies every day. Wednesday is National Cookie Day, so you have a reason to not do anything.
Each year, National Cookie Day is celebrated on Dec. 4, however the National Day Calendar website doesn't give
Each year, National Cookie Day is celebrated on Dec. 4, however the National Day Calendar website doesn't give
that date any historic significance in the annals of cookiedom. The site does note the word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word "koekie," meaning "little cake."
that date any historic significance in the annals of cookiedom. The site does note the word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word "koekie," meaning "little cake."
But what cookie to choose on this special day? When it comes to making holiday cookies,
frosted sugar cookies came out as the top choice (32%) in a December 2023 poll of 803 adults in the U.S.
frosted sugar cookies came out as the top choice (32%) in a December 2023 poll of 803 adults in the U.S.
conducted by Monmouth University, with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) cookies rounding out the top three.
conducted by Monmouth University, with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) cookies rounding out the top three.
Whatever your favorite cookie, you can opt to make your own or take advantage of specials and deals as part of National Cookie Day
. Here's a batch of them – and don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local bakeries and sweet shops for additional deals.
. Here's a batch of them – and don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local bakeries and sweet shops for additional deals.