National Oatmeal Cookie Day 🍪

Overview

National Oatmeal Cookie Day, celebrated annually on April 30th, is a day dedicated to honoring and enjoying the classic oatmeal cookie. This occasion encourages baking, sharing, and savoring the comforting flavor of this wholesome treat, often featuring oats along with ingredients like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, offering a chewy and satisfying experience.

Observed each year on April 30, National Oatmeal Cookie Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The first known recipe for 'Oatmeal Cookies' appeared in Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1896 edition of the *Boston Cooking-School Cook Book*.

Quaker Oats significantly popularized oatmeal cookies by printing recipes on their oat containers in the early 20th century.

Quick facts

• DateApril 30
• TypeFood / Dessert
• Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

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Ways to celebrate

• Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the food / dessert vibe and make it a mini tradition.
• National Oatmeal Cookie Day lands on April 30 — host a quick nod with Foodies, Chocolate lovers and snap a photo.
• Share one fast fact about National Oatmeal Cookie Day: The first known recipe for 'Oatmeal Cookies' appeared in Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1896 edition of the *Boston Cooking-School Cook Book*.
• Host a tasting plate with sweet and savory pairings.
• Bring National Oatmeal Cookie Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

Fun facts

• The first known recipe for 'Oatmeal Cookies' appeared in Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1896 edition of the *Boston Cooking-School Cook Book*.
• Quaker Oats significantly popularized oatmeal cookies by printing recipes on their oat containers in the early 20th century.
• Oatmeal cookies gained traction in the early 20th century, partly due to perceptions of oats as a healthy ingredient.

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FAQ

When is National Oatmeal Cookie Day?

It is observed on April 30 each year.

What is National Oatmeal Cookie Day?

National Oatmeal Cookie Day, celebrated annually on April 30th, is a day dedicated to honoring and enjoying the classic oatmeal cookie. This occasion encourages baking, sharing, and savoring the comforting flavor of this wholesome treat, often featuring oats along with ingredients like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, offering a chewy and satisfying experience.

How do people celebrate National Oatmeal Cookie Day?

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the food / dessert vibe and make it a mini tradition.

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