There are all kinds of festive treats that make their annual appearance during the holidays, but cookies are one of the best. While we all have our personal favorites, a new report tells us the most popular Christmas cookies in each state.
- Researchers with Unscrambler.com used Google Trends to find the most popular keywords associated with searches for “Christmas cookies.”
- So, what is the top choice in the country? Italian Christmas cookies lead the list as the favorite in seven states.
- But many cookies are the most popular pick in just one state, like Alabama’s Oreo Christmas Cookies and California’s Christmas Monster Cookies.
The Most Popular Christmas Cookies in Every State
- Italian Christmas Cookies - Idaho, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Texas, and Vermont.
- Gingerbread Cookies - Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, and Oklahoma
- M&M Christmas Cookies - Massachusetts, Michigan, Utah, and Washington
- Christmas Sugar Cookies - Hawaii, Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia
- Peppermint Christmas Cookies - Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming
- Shortbread Christmas Cookies - Iowa, Maine, and New Mexico
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - Arizona, Minnesota, and Rhode Island
- Christmas Bar Cookies - Colorado and Ohio
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - Indiana and New York
- Christmas Spritz Cookies - Illinois and Wisconsin
- Christmas Crack Cookies - Kansas and Maryland
- Snickerdoodle Cookies - Kentucky and Missouri
- Oreo Christmas Cookies - Alabama
- Christmas Monster Cookies - California
- Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies - Connecticut
- Gluten-free Christmas Cookies - Delaware
- Cake Mix Christmas Cookies - Florida
- Ricotta Christmas Cookie - New Jersey
- No Bake Christmas Cookies - North Carolina
- Christmas Sprinkle Cookies - Pennsylvania
- Peanut Butter Cookies - South Carolina
- Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies - South Dakota
- Almond Christmas Cookies - Tennessee
- Christmas Thumbprint Cookies - Virginia
Source: Newsweek