Every year, bakers in search of inspiration, or in times of desperation, turn to Google to find treats to whip up for holiday parties, family gatherings and office events.
Don't you worry, Google keeps track of all that data, and with that comes the 2023 most-searched cookies of each state. Some go with classics. Others found some more ... interesting options.
Here's where Wisconsin stands on its cookie searching.
What is the most searched Christmas cookie in Wisconsin?
That would be peanut butter blossoms. For those unfamiliar with the name, you may recognize them from this description: small peanut butter cookies with Hershey's Kisses pressed on top. The easy-to-make treats are always a crowd-pleaser and we stand by our state's cookie crowd.
Yes, three other states also had peanut butter blossoms as their most-searched Christmas cookie: Minnesota, North Dakota and Ohio.
What are the most-searched Christmas cookies in nearby states?
Google shows that Wisconsin's neighbors searched most for:
Red Velvet Cookies (Illinois)
Peanut Butter Blossoms (Minnesota)
Sugar Cookies (Michigan)
Peppermint Christmas Cookies (Indiana and Iowa)
What states had "unique" cookies?
Most states stuck to the classics or even modern classics: gingerbread, Italian cookies, vanillekipferl and kitchen sink cookies.
However, we cannot stand idly by and not mention that Alabama's most searched Christmas cookie was fruit cake cookies. We don't mean to yuck anyone's yum, but, as the data shows, Alabama stands alone with that one.
What other sweets does Wisconsin enjoy?
Custard and kringle, but we aren't picky — especially if it's something on sale.
Peanut butter blossoms reigned supreme in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Google's map also has us eager to take a last-minute holiday trip to Kansas, Illinois, or Kentucky, the states where red velvet cookies were the most popular.
Zoom in: Italian Christmas Cookies were the top cookie in 13 states, more than double the six states from 2022, Google Trends curator Katie Seaton told Axios. Seaton said the Italian cookies dominated the East Coast both this year and last year.
Nearly 93% of all American households serve and enjoy cookies as treats or after meals. However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world.
Even other state's favorites, like KitKat and M&Ms, seem more Christmasy than Starburst. At least they're chocolate. According to CandyStore.com, Wisconsin isn't alone in its Starburst love.
Santa himself lists these as his favorites, and he prefers them soft and gooey with lots of chocolate chips. If you decide to leave these out for him, make sure there's a glass of cold milk nearby!
Among those who can make a single choice, frosted sugar cookies lead the list (32%), with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) rounding out the top three.
Cookies like shortbread and spritz are great candidates if you want cookies that'll last a while. In the freezer: You can keep shortbread and spritz in the freezer for up to six months. Cookie dough: You can make these types of cookie dough in advance.
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Aunt Sally's Christmas Cookie Company is sold to a large conglomerate and executive Hannah (Wagner) must seal the deal and shut down the factory, which is the small town of Cookie Jar's lifeblood.
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