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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:
  • The Nutcracker (Ballet) was adapted from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by German writer E.T.A. Hoffman.
  • In 1937, the first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria.
  • Over 73 million new Christmas trees will be planted this year.
  • Electric lights for trees were first used in the White House in 1895.
  • For every real Christmas tree harvested, 2 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place.
  • The White House will have 780 feet of garland, 27 Christmas trees, 232 wreaths and 412 poinsettias.
  • Arthur Rankin, Jr., and Jules Bass achieved fame in 1964 with their animated version of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
  • The2009 Gingerbread White House is 56 x 29 inches and made with 250 lbs of chocolate and 140 lbs of gingerbread.
  • Christmas cards account for 60% of all card sales. A distant second is Valentine's Day at 25%.
  • Christmas cards account for 60% of all card sales. A distant second is Valentine's Day at 25%.
Due to the number of varieties, cookies will vary by recipient. Please consult the recipes on this site for information on ingredients.