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Bake Cookies Day

Celebrate Bake Cookies Day with your family and friends - whip up a batch of delicious cookies for everyone to enjoy!

Friday

December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEDecember 18

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBaking

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Get ready to whip up a batch of your favorite cookies for Bake Cookies Day on December 18th! This day has been celebrated since the mid-1980s and is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Baking cookies is also an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends or even just by yourself. So whether you're baking classic chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or something more adventurous like matcha green tea flavored - make sure you don't miss out on this delicious day!

TIMELINE

Bake Cookies Day Timeline

Early American Cookie Recipes

In the 1800s, early American cookbooks included numerous cookie recipes, showcasing the growing popularity of this sweet treat in the country.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Invented

Ruth Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, bringing a new favorite into American households.

Widespread Baking During WWII

During World War II, cookies were often baked and sent to soldiers overseas, further cementing cookies as a staple in American culture.

Origin of Bake Cookies Day

Bake Cookies Day began to be celebrated in the mid-1980s as a way to share holiday cheer and spend quality time baking.

Emergence of Gourmet Cookies

The early 2000s saw a surge in gourmet cookies and specialty cookie shops, diversifying the types of cookies available for baking and consumption.

Continued Celebration

Today, Bake Cookies Day continues to be a beloved tradition for many, with individuals baking their favorite cookies and sharing them with loved ones.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Bake Cookies Day

Bake a batch of your favorite cookies

Nothing smells better than cookies baking in the oven. Gather up your favorite ingredients and try out a new recipe or bring back an old family favorite.

Share homemade cookies with friends

Pack up your favorite cookies in a nice box and deliver them to your friends. They will love the surprise and be sure to thank you for the delicious treats.

HOST

Host a cookie exchange

Invite some friends over for a cookie exchange where you all bring a different type of cookie. Take turns tasting everyone's creations and share recipe ideas with each other.

VISIT

Visit a bakery

Find out what local bakeries are offering on Bake Cookies Day and treat yourself to something special from their selection. You might even find something you've never tried before.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Bake Cookies Day

Baked cookies make the perfect gift

Giving someone freshly baked cookies is one of the best ways to show them you care. Whether it's for a birthday, holiday or just because - homemade treats will always be appreciated! Plus, who doesn't love receiving delicious goodies?

Baking cookies is fun

Baking cookies is a great way to spend time with family and friends. It's also an opportunity to express creativity, unleashing the inner artist in all of us. Plus, it's a wonderful way to pass down cooking techniques and recipes from generation to generation!

Cookies are tasty treats

Nothing beats freshly baked cookies! Crispy yet moist on the inside, they can come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and flavors. From classic chocolate chip to creative savory combinations - there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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