That’s the way National Cookie Day crumbles

Dec. 4 was National Cookie Day. The holiday was introduced in 1976 on a Sesame Street calendar with a picture of Cookie Monster. Hard wafers similar to cookies have existed since baking was first documented, National Day Calendar said. However, the wafers had a lot of changes to go through before they became the cookies we know and love today. 

Cookies began in Perisa in the 7th century after sugar use became common. Cookies then spread to Europe after Muslims conquered Spain. In the 14th century, cookies, or “biscuits,” were common among Englishmen no matter what class. 

In the 17th century, cookies spread to America. Coconut macaroons and gingerbread cookies were some of the first popular cookies. And now, cookies are available at almost any restaurant with a plethora of flavors. Some establishments are even offering free or discounted cookies.

Senior Hannah Fullerton is “gonna go to McDonald’s a get a baker’s dozen of cookies.” Her favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip with hard corners and a chewy middle.

Senior Alicen Grindstaff is going to pick up cookies, too. “I’ll go get cookies… from Subway.” Her favorite is chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips.

Junior Jessie Langley, on the other hand, is celebrating the holiday by making chocolate chip cookies. “I usually do handmade with my grandma,” she said. 

Thanks to Cookie Monster and hard Persian wafers, National Cookie Day is a holiday anyone can celebrate. 

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Many establishments are offering free cookies for the holiday.