National Oatmeal Cookie Day - April 30th, 2025
National Oatmeal Cookie Day is Coming! Oh boy, are we excited! April 30th is just around the corner, and you know what that means... it's National Oatmeal Cookie Day ! A whole day dedicated to the soft, chewy, sweet, and utterly scrumptious treat that brings joy to our hearts and tummies. In this post, we'll dive into the history behind this delicious holiday, explore traditions, and learn how people celebrate it. So, grab a glass of cold milk and your favorite oatmeal cookie (you know you have some stashed away somewhere!) and let's get this cookie party started! A Brief History of Oatmeal Cookies Oatmeal cookies have been a staple in American baking for centuries. The first recorded oatmeal cookie recipe dates back to 1896 when Fannie Merritt Farmer, a renowned American cookbook author, published her recipe for "Oatmeal Cookies" in the Boston Cooking-School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics . The recipe quickly gained popularity, and by...