“NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY”
There are cookie holidays and then there is National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Each year on March 18th, this holiday celebrates a delicate cookie made from oats.
Some people may refer to this day as National Oatmeal Cookie Day (which is celebrated on April 30th). The difference between the two is that lacy oatmeal cookies are wafer-thin and typically accompany a scoop of ice cream or sorbet.
In the early 1900s, oatmeal became a major ingredient in the American diet. Before that, Americans relied on other grains. Originating in England, oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800s. However, it is believed that they were created after the oatcake. Soldiers used to carry oatcakes with them for a quick boost of energy during battle. Most research found that the first recorded oatmeal raisin cookie recipe was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896. Considered a health food, the cookies quickly became popular. By the early 1900s, a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.
Oatmeal cookies are an excellent source of iron and fiber
Bakers use many different recipes to make lacy oatmeal cookies. Additionally, home bakers bake with a variety of oats including old-fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, oat bran, or oat flour. For a healthier cookie, add finely chopped or ground fruits (such as raisins) or nuts and use a sugar substitute. You can also decorate your lacy oatmeal cookies with icing drizzled on top of the cookie.
HOW TO OBSERVE #LacyOatmealCookieDay
- Add lacy oatmeal cookies on top of cakes and other baked goods to create pretty decorations.
- They also make excellent gifts. Make some for a friend or neighbor.
- Enjoy this delicious recipe: Lacy Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
- Every cookie day deserves to be remembered. Remember them with a pair of Milk and Cookie socks! There are no calories here.
- Use #LacyOatmealCookieDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this cookie holiday, but we admit, we’ve been distracted by cookies.
Lacy Oatmeal Cookies FAQ
Q. How many calories are in a lacy oatmeal cookie?
A. A medium-sized oatmeal lace cookie contains approximately 45 calories.
Q. Do lacy oatmeal cookies freeze well?
A. Yes. Like many other cookies, the lacy oatmeal cookie freezes well in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Q. Are there other cookie days on the calendar?
A. There sure are! Check these out:
Oatmeal Cookie Day
Peanut Butter Cookie Day
Sugar Cookie Day
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Pecan Cookie Day
Spicy Hermit Cookie Day
Gingerbread Cookie Day
Oreo Cookie Day
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