Every year, bakers in search of inspiration, or in times of desperation, turn to Google to find treats to whip up for holiday parties, family gatherings and office events.
Don't you worry, Google keeps track of all that data, and with that comes the 2023 most-searched cookies of each state. Some go with classics. Others found some more ... interesting options.
Here's where Wisconsin stands on its cookie searching.
What is the most searched Christmas cookie in Wisconsin?
That would be peanut butter blossoms. For those unfamiliar with the name, you may recognize them from this description: small peanut butter cookies with Hershey's Kisses pressed on top. The easy-to-make treats are always a crowd-pleaser and we stand by our state's cookie crowd.
Did any other states match Wisconsin's cookie?
Yes, three other states also had peanut butter blossoms as their most-searched Christmas cookie: Minnesota, North Dakota and Ohio.
What are the most-searched Christmas cookies in nearby states?
Google shows that Wisconsin's neighbors searched most for:
Red Velvet Cookies (Illinois)
Peanut Butter Blossoms (Minnesota)
Sugar Cookies (Michigan)
Peppermint Christmas Cookies (Indiana and Iowa)
What states had "unique" cookies?
Most states stuck to the classics or even modern classics: gingerbread, Italian cookies, vanillekipferl and kitchen sink cookies.
However, we cannot stand idly by and not mention that Alabama's most searched Christmas cookie was fruit cake cookies. We don't mean to yuck anyone's yum, but, as the data shows, Alabama stands alone with that one.
What other sweets does Wisconsin enjoy?
Custard and kringle, but we aren't picky — especially if it's something on sale.
Zoom in: Italian Christmas Cookies were the top cookie in 13 states, more than double the six states from 2022, Google Trends curator Katie Seaton told Axios.
You can never go wrong with these classic, delicious cookies. Santa himself lists these as his favorites, and he prefers them soft and gooey with lots of chocolate chips. If you decide to leave these out for him, make sure there's a glass of cold milk nearby!
The biggest selling cookie in the world is the Oreo, with total sales in excess of 500 billion since its introduction in the US in 1912. Now a favourite in markets across the world, if every Oreo ever made were to be stacked on top of each other the pile would reach to the Moon and back more than six times.
The chocolate chip cookie is far and away America's favorite cookie This should come as no surprise to anyone who enjoys the tasty treat. More than 53% of American adults prefer the cookies over the next most popular kind, peanut butter.
During medieval times, gingerbread cookies shaped like different subjects were a staple at fairs in Germany, England, France, and Holland. In the late 17th century, gingerbread became associated with Christmas.
This ultimately launched the peanut butter blossom's popularity, and soon, Americans everywhere began to make the treat. While this cookie is a favorite in all of America, the recipe is the most popular in Pennsylvania.
In the United States, many children leave a glass of milk and a plate of cookies for Santa. Some families deviate from the norm by leaving Santa and his reindeer carrots, pizza, or even celery.
Santa loves all types of cookies. He has tried more than most people on Christmas Eve, but his favorite is a sugar cookie. Of course, of all the recipes he's tried, he likes Mrs. Claus' sugar cookies the best!
Approximately one billion cookies are left out around the world for Santa, and since Santa needs something to help wash them down, about 500 million glasses of milk are set out.
Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.
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