National Cookie Day

National Cookie Day History

National Cookie Day is a celebration dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of cookies. This observance encourages people to indulge in their favourite cookie flavours and share them with friends, family, and colleagues. It also provides a platform for cookie enthusiasts to gather together and engage in cookie-making, decorating, and tasting activities.

Although National Cookie Day is predominantly an American celebration, held on the 4th of December, the love for cookies transcends borders, making it an enjoyable time for people in the United Kingdom as well. For many Brits, cookies are a cherished sweet treat, with chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and shortbread among the popular homemade and store-bought varieties. The age-old debate between using the term "cookies" versus "biscuits" has also led to the intertwining of flavours and styles, resulting in unique and delectable treats enjoyed by people of all ages.

National Cookie Day is observed in many ways in the United Kingdom. People celebrate by baking their favourite cookies, exploring new recipes, or engaging in baking exchanges with friends and family. Social media has become a virtual cookie jar, with thousands of individuals sharing their creations, recipes, and techniques for making the perfect cookie. While no specific date is set for celebrating National Cookie Day in the United Kingdom, it serves as a reminder to indulge in a tasty treat, whether a classic British biscuit or an American-style cookie.

National Cookie Day facts

• National Cookie Day was featured in 1976 on Sesame Street as a day on their calendar. It later appeared in the 1980 book, The Sesame Street Dictionary.
• The term cookie comes from the Dutch word koekje which translates to small or little cake.
• The U.S. leads the world as the biggest cookie bakers and eaters, spending more than $550 million annually on Oreos alone.
• According to a study by Kantar Worldwide, Brits consume over 154 million biscuits daily, making them one of the largest biscuit consuming countries in the world.
• British biscuits have a long history, dating back to medieval times. One of the earliest known recipes for a wafer-like biscuit was included in the 14th-century cookbook The Forme of Cury.

In the News and Trending in the UK for National Cookie Day

Top things to do in the UK for National Cookie Day

• Eat some cookies. Chocolate chip cookies seem to be a favorite, but there are many different types and flavors to enjoy.
• Bake your own cookies. The main ingredients are: flour, sugar, oil or butter, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. You can also add chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, whatever you like.
• Invite some friends or family members over for a cookie exchange party. Everyone can bring a batch of their favorite cookies to share, and everyone gets to go home with a variety of delicious treats.
• Use the day as an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, either sticking to traditional British recipes or exploring more international options like American-style chocolate chip cookies or French macarons.