Tis the season for baking, and if there’s one thing that steals the spotlight on every American kitchen counter during Christmas, it’s the traditional Christmas cookies. No frills, no fuss— just delicious cookies that have become a national holiday staple.
Families come together to bake more this time of year than any other. According to PR Newswire, 93% of Americans bake cookies during the holiday season, and 61% bake three or more batches between Thanksgiving and New Years.
Which Christmas Cookie is America’s Favorite?
We polled over 2700 people around the country to discover America’s favorite additions to a Christmas cookie plate. Some of the results might surprise you!
The Top 5 Cookies:
The Iced Sugar Cookie takes the top spot, stealing the show as the most favorite Christmas cookie with classic sweetness and festive decorations. Simple, delicious, and a canvas for creativity- it’s the “go-to” for holiday bakers.
Coming in at number two are Snowball cookies (sometimes known as Mexican Wedding Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes). These little rounds of nutty goodness, covered in powdered sugar, bring a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s hard to resist. Thank you Katie for this wonderful recipe!
Versatile Peanut Butter Cookies deserve to be in the top three- simple, satisfying, and loved by both kids and adults. Change the chocolate on top, and these Peanut Butter Blossoms can easily be altered for any holiday!
Snickerdoodles claim the fourth spot, offering a chewy delight with their cinnamon-sugar coating. They bring a comforting warmth to the holiday cookie lineup.
Rounding out the top five is the classic Gingerbread Cookie, bringing a spicy kick to the cookie jar. Whether shaped like people, trees, or stockings, these roll-out cookies are one of the most popular Christmas cookies.
