Every year on June 12th, the world, including the United States, celebrates National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. This day is especially for those with a sweet tooth and a passion for baking. If you've never tasted a peanut butter cookie, now's the time to try one and celebrate this delicious day with your friends, family, or colleagues.
The Significance of Peanut Butter Cookie Day?
We commonly spread peanut butter on bread or give it to children as a healthy snack. But few know that peanut butter cookies are not only delicious but also healthy and energizing. The purpose of National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is to raise awareness of this classic American dessert and inspire people to enjoy making them themselves.
History: How did the Peanut Butter Cookie Begin?
Peanut butter's origins date back centuries. It is believed that the Aztec and Inca civilizations ground roasted peanuts into a paste, similar to today's peanut butter.
However, peanut butter cookies emerged in the early 1900s. In 1913, the wife of America's 28th President, Woodrow Wilson, published a cookbook of cookie recipes, including peanut cookies. Then, in 1916, a bulletin titled 'How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption' included three different peanut cookie recipes. Since then, peanut butter cookies have become a common dessert in almost every American household.
Make Easy Peanut Butter Cookies at Home
Now let's talk about how you can make this day special. The easiest and most fun way is to make peanut butter cookies at home.
Super Easy Recipe (Made with only 3 ingredients)
This recipe is gluten-free as it contains no flour. It's a great option for baking with children.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Method
- Mix all three ingredients thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a criss-cross design.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
- Let cool and serve.
How to Celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day?
1. Bake with Children
This recipe is so easy that baking it together with children will not only be fun but also a memorable experience.
2. Share at the Office
Take your homemade peanut butter cookies to the office and share them with your colleagues. But first, ask if anyone has a peanut allergy.
3. Creative Baking
If you want to try something new in baking, try some of the creative versions below:
- Peanut Butter Roll-Out Cookies: Roll out the cookie dough, cut into your favorite shapes, and bake. Then decorate with colorful icing.
- Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add ½ cup brown sugar and chocolate chips to the above 3-ingredient recipe.
- Fluffernutter Sandwich Cookies: Fill between two peanut butter cookies with marshmallow fluff. Children will love this!
Why is this Day Special?
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is not just a dessert day, but also a day to share happiness. When you give someone a cookie you made yourself, that sweetness includes your personal touch and affection. Furthermore, peanut butter is full of energy, so these cookies are not only top-notch in taste but also incredibly nutritious.
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is a unique opportunity to share sweetness and joy. Be sure to celebrate this day by making delicious cookies at home with your loved ones and feel the warmth and enjoyment in every bite.
