National Cookie Day 2023: Date, Fun Facts, Significance

Light, crumbly and delicious are the three perfect word to describe a cookie. Crunchy or chewy, sugary or plain, chocolate or nutmeg, a plethora of options can be found when it comes to cookies. Cookies are a perfect treat for every occasion and to celebrate this versatility of the sugary heavens and to offer a tribute to them, National Cookie Day is celebrated every year on 4 December. This year too, the National Cookie Day 2023 is all set to be observed on Monday, December 4, 2023 and will be celebrated all over the nation with great enthusiasm.

National Cookie Day 2023 Date

You may check below the date of celebration of national cookie day:

National Cookie Day 2023 Overview

National Cookie Day is among special days observed in USA:

Significance of National Cookie Day 2023

National Cookie Day is an important day in December and is celebrated by people all across the United States. Not only they make up a great snack or treat to be enjoyed at any occasion, anywhere, anytime, cookies are also rich in certain health benefits.

As long as you enjoy a decent amount of cookies every now and then, they act as a source of fiber and protein. But more than everything, cookies brings happiness in our lives, especially when we share them with others. National Cookie Day offers an opportunity to celebrate every little aspect of these delicious little treats.

Origin of National Cookie Day Celebration

The origin of cookies can traced way back to around 7th century AD when they were first prepared in Persia. Further, they spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain and from there to all parts of the world.

However, it was only recently in 1987 when the founder of the famous Blue Chip Cookie Company, Matt Nader, started the celebration of National Cookie Day. The day simply started as a “fun thing to do” and soon got popular all over the country with more and more people celebrating this occasion.

How is National Cookie Day celebrated?

There are various ways to celebrate National Cookie Day and the best of them is to bake your own cookies. You can try something totally new or can get recommended recipes from the internet.

However, if you are not up to the task, you can always fill your cookie jar with delicious store-bought cookies. Find out any nearby bakery that sells the best cookies and enjoy some for yourself and ask your friends as well.

You can organize cookie baking events and have a fun little party with your friends, trying different flavors of everybody’s choice and much more.

Fun facts about cookies on this National Cookie Day

Check out some fun facts about cookies on occasion of National Cookie Day 2023:

1. Most people in the US prefers homemade cookies over store bought cookies.
2. 33% of both men and women and America enjoy eating cookies a couple of times a week.
3. Cookies were first invented in Persia in the 7th century.
4. In America, cookies first appeared in the 17th century.
5. Macaroons and gingerbread were some of the most popular early American cookies.

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