Christmas is a season of traditions, and few are as delicious as Christmas cookies. Ree Drummond knows that all too well! She has a whole slew of festive favorites that she’ll whip up during the holidays. From gifting boxes of cookies to setting out cookies and milk for santa (on the cutest platter, of course), few things capture the spirit of Christmas like the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies.
There are classic sugar cookies decorated with festive frosting, spiced gingerbread cookies cut into fun shapes, and unique Christmas cookies like cinnamon roll cookies and holiday haystacks. No matter which you pick, the Christmas desserts play a starring role in holiday celebrations across the United States. But have you ever wondered which cookies are the most beloved across the country?
Well, Google has the answer! The search engine just released its annual map of "uniquely searched" Christmas cookies by state, based on Google Trends data from December 10 though 17. The map separates cookies into five categories: classic, festive, fruit/nutty treats, chocolate, and other.
From coast to coast, these festive favorites reflect local flavors, cultural traditions, and modern twists on classic recipes. Read on to see the map of the most popular Christmas cookies of 2024 and to discover what your neighbors are baking this season. Perhaps you'll even find inspiration for your own holiday cookie platter!
The most searched cookies by state in the last week:
Alabama: Oatmeal Peanut Butter
Alaska: Sugar Cookies
Arizona: Raspberry Thumbprint
Arkansas: Danish Butter
California: Buche de Noel
Colorado: Cake Mix Christmas
Connecticut: Italian Christmas Cookies
Delaware: Italian Christmas Cookies
District of Columbia: Christmas Crack Cookies
Florida: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Georgia: Brownie Cookies
Hawaii: Chocolate Peppermint
Idaho: Sugar Cookies
Illinois: Christmas Sink
Indiana: Shortbread Cookies
Iowa: Chocolate Crinkle
Kansas: Peanut Butter with Kisses
Kentucky: Peanut Butter with Kisses
Louisiana: Buche de Noel
Maine: Gingerbread Cookies
Maryland: Christmas Crack Cookies
Massachusetts: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Michigan: Christmas Wreath
Minnesota: Christmas Wreath
Mississippi: Christmas Tree Cookies
Missouri: Kitchen Sink
Montana: Chocolate Chip
Nebraska: Christmas Wreath
Nevada: Christmas Kitchen Sink
New Hampshire: Gingerbread
New Jersey: Italian Christmas Cookies
New Mexico: Italian Christmas
New York: Greek Christmas
North Carolina: Chocolate Cookies
North Dakota: Grinch Cookies
Ohio: Peanut Butter Blossoms
Oklahoma: Kitchen Sink Cookies
Oregon: Gingerbread Cookies
Pennsylvania: Italian Christmas Cookies
Rhode Island: Italian Christmas Cookies
South Carolina: Peanut Butter Thumbprint
South Dakota: Cranberry Pistachio
Tennessee: Buche de Noel
Texas: Snowball
Utah: Pistachio
Vermont: Sugar
Virginia: Molasses Cookies
Washington: Snowball Cookies
West Virginia: Snowball
Wisconsin: Sugar Cookies
Wyoming: Italian Christmas Cookies
Did your favorite make the list? We’ll have to ask Ree if she agrees with Kitchen Sink Cookies in Oklahoma. Versions of that cookie are popular across the nation, though, with four states favoring them.
The most popular pick among Americans is Italian Christmas cookies, which remain the supreme choice for a second year when compared to the 2023 Google cookie map. Seven states searched for that recipe the most. Classic sugar cookies are also still a favorite, being the top search in four states.
There are also a few unique recipes climbing the cookie ladder this year! Both Buche de Noel and Christmas wreath cookies win in three states each. (If you’re wanting to try the latter, Ree even has a new Cornflake Wreaths recipe that you can check out.) Of course, beloved gingerbread cookies also came out on top in several states. Now that’s some sweet news!
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
