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Indulge your sweet tooth on National Sugar Cookie Day! Get creative with different toppings and delicious flavors for the perfect treat.
Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day on July 9 by indulging in this sweet treat! Sugar cookies have been around for centuries and have become a popular dessert for people of all ages. They are made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour and eggs, but the possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating them. Whether you prefer plain or decorated with icing frosting and sprinkles, there's no wrong way to celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>7th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Sugar Cookies</div><div class='timeline-text'>The ancestors of sugar cookies, sweet cakes and pastries, first originated in the Middle East.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arrival in Americas</div><div class='timeline-text'>German Protestant settlers brought the nascent form of the sugar cookie to Pennsylvania in the 1700s.</div></div></div><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'>Increased Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, the sugar cookie became popular across the United States, with recipes spreading through community cookbooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrialized Cookie Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1930s, sugar cookies began to be mass produced, allowing more people to enjoy the sweet treat.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Mid-20th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sugar Cookies and Holidays</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mid-20th century saw the rise of the sugar cookie as a holiday tradition, often decorated for Christmas and other festive occasions.</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 sugar cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your kitchen and bake up a batch of sugar cookies. Start with a classic recipe, or try something new like adding a citrus zest. Decorate them with colorful frosting and sprinkles.</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'>Make a sugar cookie sundae</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take your favorite ice cream flavor and crumble up some sugar cookies on top. Then add some chocolate syrup and whipped cream for the perfect sugar cookie sundae.</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'>Have a cookie decorating contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather the family around the kitchen table, provide everyone with a plate of sugar cookies and all the necessary supplies, then let the competition begin!</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'>Eat them for breakfast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to start off your day than with some freshly baked sugar cookies? Have them with a cup of hot cocoa or milk for an extra special treat.</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'>Give them away</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise your friends by dropping off some warm sugar cookies at their doorstep. This will surely put a smile on their faces, and they’ll be sure to appreciate it.</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'>Sugar cookies are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From classic sugar cookie shapes to fun, creative designs, sugar cookies are always a hit. They're sweet and delicate, with just the right amount of buttery goodness. Plus they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - perfect for adding a special touch to any occasion!</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'>Sugar cookies are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making homemade sugar cookies is surprisingly quick and easy! All you need is butter, flour, sugar, and a few other ingredients, along with some decorating skills and imagination! Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen, these cookies never fail to hit the spot!</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'>Sugar cookies are fun to decorate</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What could be better than creating beautiful pieces of edible art? Decorating sugar cookies is a great way to get creative with food. You can use icing, sprinkles, edible decorations and more - the possibilities are endless! Plus, it's an activity that even kids will love!</p></div></div>
National Sugar Cookie Day is celebrated on July 9 every year. In 2024 National Sugar Cookie Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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