NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The sweet scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen is frequently associated with Christmas. However, the type of cookies you’re likely to smell can vary depending on the state where you’re celebrating the holidays.
WordUnscrambler.pro — an online resource for wordsmiths and Scrabble enthusiasts — said its word unscrambling experts, with help from marketing and SEO company Ahrefs, analyzed Google Trends search data from Dec. 1 to Dec. 9 to determine the “top trending Christmas cookies” in each state:
- Alabama – M&M cookies
- Alaska – Italian cookies
- Arizona – Hershey kiss cookies
- Arkansas – Sugar cookies
- California – Greek cookies
- Colorado – Butter spritz cookies
- Connecticut – Peppermint cookies
- Delaware – No-bake cookies
- Florida – Pinwheel cookies
- Georgia – Candy cane cookies
- Hawaii – Gingerbread cookies
- Idaho – Peppermint chocolate cookies
- Illinois – Chocolate cookies
- Indiana – Gluten-free cookies
- Iowa – M&M cookies
- Kansas – Snickerdoodle cookies
- Kentucky – Chocolate crinkle cookies
- Louisiana – Italian cookies
- Maine – Christmas crack cookies
- Maryland – Kitchen sink Christmas cookies
- Massachusetts – Christmas sprinkle cookies
- Michigan – Chocolate crinkle cookies
- Minnesota – Peanut butter kiss cookies
- Mississippi – Shortbread Christmas cookies
- Missouri – Kitchen sink Christmas cookies
- Montana – Christmas crack cookies
- Nebraska – Christmas monster cookies
- Nevada – Snowball cookies
- New Hampshire – Gluten-free Christmas cookies
- New Jersey – Snickerdoodle cookies
- New Mexico – Snowball cookies
- New York – Linzer tart cookies
- North Carolina – Snickerdoodle cookies
- North Dakota – Christmas crack cookies
- Ohio – Candy cane cookies
- Oklahoma – Christmas kitchen sink cookies
- Oregon – Pinwheel cookies
- Pennsylvania – Hershey kiss cookies
- Rhode Island – Grinch cookies
- South Carolina – Christmas kitchen sink cookies
- South Dakota – Butter spritz cookies
- Tennessee – M&M Christmas cookies
- Texas – Haystack cookies
- Utah – Christmas sugar cookies
- Vermont – German Christmas cookies
- Virginia – Shortbread Christmas cookies
- Washington – Butterscotch cookies
- West Virginia – Pillsbury Christmas cookies
- Wisconsin – No-bake Christmas cookies
- Wyoming – Christmas crinkle cookies
“Baking cookies remains one of the most beloved holiday traditions. Every year tastes evolve and new cookie trends emerge. Regional favorites vary widely state by state. Christmas cookies are more than just dessert. They tell stories about family traditions,” a spokesperson for the site said in a statement sent to News 2.
On a larger scale, WordUnscrambler.pro also reported the “top trending Christmas cookies” for the entire country:
- Christmas gingerbread cookies – 218,400 searches
- Italian Christmas cookies – 204,000 searches
- Christmas sugar cookies – 117,600 searches
- Shortbread Christmas cookies – 79,200 searches
- Christmas butter cookies – 78,000 searches
- Pillsbury Christmas cookies – 68,000 searches
- Chocolate Christmas cookies – 66,000 searches
- Gluten-free Christmas cookies – 54,000 searches
- German Christmas cookies – 52,000 searches
- M&M Christmas cookies – 51,600 searches
“Baking brings people together across generations. Sharing something sweet during the holidays creates joy,” the site representative said. “Looking at America as a whole we found that searches for ‘Easy Christmas cookies’ amounts to [164,400]. It seems that even people who are not master chefs want to enjoy the holiday season by baking.”