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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!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early American Cookie Recipes</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, early American cookbooks included numerous cookie recipes, showcasing the growing popularity of this sweet treat in the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chocolate Chip Cookies Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ruth Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, bringing a new favorite into American households.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Widespread Baking During WWII</div><div class='timeline-text'>During World War II, cookies were often baked and sent to soldiers overseas, further cementing cookies as a staple in American culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Bake Cookies Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bake Cookies Day began to be celebrated in the mid-1980s as a way to share holiday cheer and spend quality time baking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Gourmet Cookies</div><div class='timeline-text'>The early 2000s saw a surge in gourmet cookies and specialty cookie shops, diversifying the types of cookies available for baking and consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, Bake Cookies Day continues to be a beloved tradition for many, with individuals baking their favorite cookies and sharing them with loved ones.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a batch of your favorite cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share homemade cookies with friends</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cookie exchange</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Baking cookies is fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cookies are tasty treats</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Baked cookies make the perfect gift</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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?</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Cookie" Originates from a Dutch Word</h3><p class='facts-content'>The word cookie comes from the Dutch word "koekje," which means "little cake." A fitting name given that cookies were originally used to test the temperature of the oven before baking a real cake.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cookies Were Initially Not Sweet</h3><p class='facts-content'>The primary use for cookies in ancient cultures was not as a dessert. They were often made from unleavened dough and used for travel provisions due to their long shelf-life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Famous Fortune Cookie Was Invented in America</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its association with Chinese culture, the fortune cookie was actually invented in San Francisco, California, in the early 1900s by a Japanese immigrant.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Most Cookies Baked in One Hour is Over 4000</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to Guinness World Records, Hassel & Gretel Gift House (Australia) baked a whopping 4,695 cookies in one hour on September 18, 2012.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Largest Cookie Measured Over 100 Feet in Diameter</h3><p class='facts-content'>The largest cookie ever baked measured 102 feet in diameter and was made by the Immaculate Baking Company in Flat Rock, North Carolina, USA on May 17, 2003.</p></div></div>
Bake Cookies Day is celebrated on December 18 every year. In 2024 Bake Cookies Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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