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Celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day with delicious, freshly-baked treats! Get creative and make your own cookies for a unique treat everyone will love.
Get your ovens ready to celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1! This day has been around since the mid-1920s and is a great way to show someone you care by baking them warm, delicious cookies. It's no secret that homemade cookies are always better than store bought, so why not take this special day as an opportunity to treat yourself or someone else with some scrumptious goodies?
<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'>Rise of Baking Soda</div><div class='timeline-text'>Baking soda, a key ingredient for cookies, became commercially available in the 19th century, facilitating the baking of cookies at home.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1892</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Chocolate Chip Cookie</div><div class='timeline-text'>The chocolate chip cookie, an American classic, was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of National Homemade Cookies Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Homemade Cookies Day started to be celebrated in the mid-1920s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Widespread Use of Cookie Cutters</div><div class='timeline-text'>Use of cookie cutters became popular in the 1970s, allowing bakers to create cookies in novel shapes and sizes.</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'>Dawn of Internet Baking Blogs</div><div class='timeline-text'>The emergence of internet cooking and baking blogs facilitate sharing of various cookie recipes worldwide.</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 your own cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making cookies is easy and fun. Gather up your favorite cookie recipe, then get to it! Get creative and try out different variations. Add some chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits to mix it up.</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'>Decorate cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Buy a pre-made sugar cookie dough or some already baked cookies from the store and have some fun decorating them. You can use an icing pen, candy pieces, icing sugar, and more to create some unique masterpieces.</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'>Go on a cookie tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hit up some of the local bakeries and cafes to try out different types of cookies. You can even research online for the best places to get cookies in your area.</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'>Host a cookie exchange</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and have each one bring a plate of homemade cookies to swap. It's a great way to sample different recipes and get creative with flavors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make cookie gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your favorite homemade cookie recipes and make a batch to give away as gifts. You can even package them in unique containers for that extra special touch.</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'>Homemade cookies are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing beats a homemade cookie fresh out of the oven. Whether you prefer chocolate chip, peanut butter or oatmeal raisin, these comforting treats are always delicious and sure to put a smile on your face!</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'>Homemade cookies are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making homemade cookies is a breeze! All you need to do is mix together the ingredients, roll it into small balls and bake them in the oven. In no time at all, you'll have a plate full of delicious homemade cookies that your whole family can 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'>Cookies make great gifts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Because who doesn't love getting a yummy treat as a gift? Next time you're looking for something special to give someone, try making some homemade cookies. It's an easy and affordable way to show someone how much you care!</p></div></div>
National Homemade Cookies Day is celebrated on October 1 every year. In 2024, National Homemade Cookies Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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