Bake Cookies Day

On Bake Cookies Day, people hurry home to delight their loved ones with crunchy treats and fill their homes with a magical aroma. It’s no wonder this holiday falls right before Christmas—the anticipation of magic is closely tied to the smell of fresh cookies. Who can resist them?

History

Some researchers suggest that cookies have existed for as long as 10,000 years, making them one of the oldest confections in the world. It’s believed that cookies first appeared in Persia (modern-day Iran), but they weren’t widely popular at first because sugar was scarce. Once sugar became more available, Persian bakers began crafting sweet cookies, and people quickly fell in love with them. Eventually, cookies made their way across Europe.

Today, the variety is endless—shortbread, biscuits, puff pastry, cottage cheese, chocolate, vanilla, and more. The best part? Anyone can bake cookies, and every batch can be unique!

Interesting Facts

• The first two cookie recipes were published in a cookbook by American Amelia Simmons in 1796.
• In Haiti, some cookies are made from mud, vegetable scraps, and salt, and baked on rooftops under the sun.
• The largest shortbread cookie ever made was in the USA in 1999, weighing 3,687 kg.
• In the 16th century, people started baking decorative, curly cookies.
• Oreos are the best-selling cookies in the U.S. and are made entirely from plant-based ingredients.
• Fortune cookies actually originated in California.

How to Take Part

The perfect way to celebrate Bake Cookies Day is by baking your favorite cookies and sharing them with family and friends. Try a new recipe or put your own twist on a classic. Share your treats with neighbors, or teach someone new how to bake—spread the joy!

When is Bake Cookies Day in 2025?

Bake Cookies Day is observed on December 18 each year.

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