The Most Iconic Holiday Cookie In Your State Is Definitely Not What You Expect

Picking a favorite Christmas cookie seems like a nearly impossible task, we know. But somehow, every state in the U.S. has managed to show an allegiance to a specific type of holiday sweet. Some remain loyal to classic chocolate chip or festively decorated sugar cookies, while others are baking up varieties we've never even heard of. Many of the more outlandish cookies are rooted in tradition, local restaurant recipes, and what crops and ingredients are seasonal to the area during the holidays. Before you go ahead and see what cookies you should be baking this year, take your guesses. What cookies do you always see local bakeries in your area churning out come December? Are there certain grocery store shelves you see cleared out when the holiday season hits? What's the family recipe kept under lock and key in your home from your great grandmother's great grandmother? You get the gist.

Take your guess and see how accurate you are by scrolling to your state. If you're extra curious or just want some fun holiday baking trivia knowledge, you should go ahead and memorize all 50 states. Why not? It gives you something to impress all the guests are your holiday party or dinner table.

Inspired to get baking? Check out our favorite holiday cookie recipes, then make sure you've got all the equipment you need: the best cookie sheets, the most popular stand mixers, and more. For the inevitable leftovers you'll have, this is everything you need to know about freezing cookies.