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Traditional Sugar Cookies
A soft, velvet-like cookie. Just the right amount of sweetness and chewiness. This versatile cookie is perfect for decorating, and the recipe is an easy base cookie for many fabulous recipes as well.
Holiday Fun Facts:
  • Since 1933, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has been a mainstay for the holidays in New York City.
  • 54 % of holiday cards use the text "Merry Christmas", 12% use "Season's Greetings", and 21% say "Happy Holidays"
  • American mistletoe, is one of 1,300 species of mistletoe worldwide - only two are native to the United States.
  • Gift giving as we know it today is derived from St. Nicholas, a bishop who was known for giving children presents.
  • Christmas cards account for 60% of all card sales. A distant second is Valentine's Day at 25%.
  • Over 100,000 people are employed in the Christmas tree industry.
  • Since 1933, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has been a mainstay for the holidays in New York City.
  • In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
  • Christmas trees take from 6 to 14 years to mature for harvest.
  • Christmas trees take from 6 to 14 years to mature for harvest.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.