
The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region. They were then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common in all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.
Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies.
In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is biscuit. In some regions, both terms, cookies and biscuits are used.
Cookies are classified into different categories, with the most common ones being:
Bar cookies – Drop cookies – Filled cookies
Molded cookies – No bake cookies
Pressed cookies – Refrigerator cookies
Rolled cookies – Sandwich cookies
HOW TO OBSERVE
Pick up some cookies at your local bakery. Remember to share some of your cookies with your family and friends! Try one of the following cookie recipes:
First Place Coconut Macaroons
Gingerbread Cookies
Use #NationalCookieDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
The Cookie Monster also proclaimed his own National Cookie Day in the 1980 book The Sesame Street Dictionary. Even though the day was proclaimed, there was never a date associated with it.