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Snickerdoodles
A holiday staple since the early 1800s, Snickerdoodles are an old-fashioned plain-looking cookie that have a sugar and cinnamon coating and a sweet yet buttery flavor. These are delicious warm or at room temperature.
Holiday Fun Facts:
  • In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night."
  • In Japan, Santa is called "Santa no ojisan," which means "Uncle Santa."
  • The 2009 White House Christmas theme: 'Reflect, rejoice, renew'
  • Lauscha, a Germany company, started producing glass bead garlands for Christmas Trees in the 1850s.
  • The American version of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Klaas.
  • Doctor Maulana Karenga, a Professor at Cal State Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
  • In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night."
  • Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message to the nation was first televised on December 25, 1957.
  • The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
  • The first commemorative Christmas stamp was issued in Austria in 1937.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.