National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
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Overview
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, observed annually on June 12th, is a delightful occasion dedicated to celebrating the beloved peanut butter cookie. This day encourages fans to bake, share, and enjoy the distinctively nutty, often chewy, and universally comforting treat, typically recognizable by its signature crosshatch pattern pressed into the dough before baking.
Observed each year on June 12, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
The iconic crosshatch pattern on peanut butter cookies isn't just for decoration; it helps to flatten the dense dough, ensuring more even baking.
Early recipes for peanut butter cookies began appearing in American cookbooks around the early 20th century, with one of the earliest documented in 'The Boston Cooking-School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics' in 1910.
Quick facts
- DateJune 12
- TypeFood / Dessert
- Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers
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Ways to celebrate
- Post a story with #national-peanut-butter-cookie-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day lands on June 12 — host a quick nod with Foodies, Chocolate lovers and snap a photo.
- Try a playful twist: cover non-traditional foods in chocolate or sauces inspired by National Peanut Butter Cookie Day.
- Host a tasting plate with sweet and savory pairings.
- Share one fast fact about National Peanut Butter Cookie Day: The iconic crosshatch pattern on peanut butter cookies isn't just for decoration; it helps to flatten the dense dough, ensuring more even baking.
Fun facts
- The iconic crosshatch pattern on peanut butter cookies isn't just for decoration; it helps to flatten the dense dough, ensuring more even baking.
- Early recipes for peanut butter cookies began appearing in American cookbooks around the early 20th century, with one of the earliest documented in 'The Boston Cooking-School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics' in 1910.
- While George Washington Carver did not invent the peanut butter cookie, his extensive work in promoting the peanut and its many uses, including over 100 peanut recipes in a 1916 bulletin, significantly contributed to the ingredient's popularity, paving the way for the cookie's rise.
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FAQ
- When is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day?
- It is observed on June 12 each year.
- What is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day?
- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, observed annually on June 12th, is a delightful occasion dedicated to celebrating the beloved peanut butter cookie. This day encourages fans to bake, share, and enjoy the distinctively nutty, often chewy, and universally comforting treat, typically recognizable by its signature crosshatch pattern pressed into the dough before baking.
- How do people celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day?
- Post a story with #national-peanut-butter-cookie-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
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