Leavingcookiesfor Santa Claus is a time-honoredChristmastradition in the United Statesand onewith an interesting backstory to boot.
According toHistory.com, the custom dates back to the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Parents came up with the idea to make it teach children the concept of gratitude.
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It’s a valuable lesson, which also benefits the parents, of course.
No matter to whom they are truly intended,Christmas cookiesshould be always festive, tasty and fun.
We shopped around to find the most adorable cookies available from retailers all along Santa’s sleigh bell-jingling route.
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A perfect addition to your tree-shaped charcuterie board.
A12-ounce cancosts $32.95.
Trader Joe’s provides a decorate your own holiday ornaments cookie kit with eight baked cookie ornaments inside.
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The kit contains red, white, and green icing and festive sprinkles for all of your creative needs.
you might even hang the extras on your tree!
Just $12.99 right now viaAmazon.
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Trader Joe’s describesthese cookiesas soft and molasses flavored with a sweet vanilla frosting in the middle.
The minty chocolate cookies are star-shaped with white sprinkles and sell for$2.99 per box.
confirm to check with your local store to see which sugary cookies they carry!
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The$3.99 assortmentincludes everything from an imprinted Santa cookie to a snowflake-shaped treat.
Lidl’s Favorina Meringue Cookies
Lidl also has Favorina meringue cookies on display.
Santa’s sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied with these white and green wreath shaped cookies foronly $1.99.
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The packagesells for $7.99and comes with a total of 18 cookies for Santa and your Christmas Day guests.
you’re able to also grab the retail chain’s red and green shaped shortbread cookies.
Publix’s Christmas Cookies 25-Count
Publix never fails in its deli or bakery department.
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The supermarket baked up some adorable25-count Christmas cookiesthat you’re free to buy in a pinch.
Publix offers a plethora of festive bakery options including a cookie assortment filled with every sweet you might imagine.
The price of this authentic German holiday dessert varies by store.
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Pair with tea, cider or hot chocolate, or in this case, Santa’s usual milk.
Wegmans Assorted Cookies
There’s a reason we saved Wegmans assorted cookies for last.
The holiday spirit is definitely alive in these decorated gingerbread men, stocking, tree, and star cookies.
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At$13.99 per pound, these sweets guarantee an extra present from Santa’s sleigh!
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