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if you LOVE cookies, you are not alone. According to Huffpost.com, the average American eats 18,928 cookies in their lifetime. We'd say that's a lot of cookies, but let's be real: We're not average and we're definitely going to eat A LOT more than that before we die. So, while we hang here eating all the cookies, here's a list of the top 10 all-time cookie favorites. Though, we have to say, we completely disagree with #2 and don't even think it should be on the list, since it is CLEARLY not even a cookie. Which one is your favorite?

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  1. Chocolate Chip Cookie
  2. Brownies
  3. Peanut Butter Cookie
  4. Oreos
  5. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  6. White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
  7. Sugar Cookies
  8. Shortbread Cookies
  9. Butter Cookies
  10. M&M Cookies

Most popular Cookie from Every Decade

Have you ever wondered what was the most popular cookie recipes through the years? Thanks to Taste of Home magazine, you can take a look at how our tastes have changed!

  • 1900s: Fig Newtons Believe it or not, these cookies have been around in America since the late 19th century. They’re named after the town of Newton, Massachusetts, and were created to fulfill the daily intake of biscuits and fruit recommended by doctors of that time.
  • 1910s: Oatmeal Cookies Oats didn’t really make their way into sweet treats until the 1910s, but thank goodness they finally did! Where would we be without oatmeal cookies—with or without raisins?
  • 1920s: Molasses Cookies Molasses was often used as a sweetener during the Roaring ’20s, and its flavor made for an extra special batch of cookies.
  • 1930s: Icebox Cookies Slice-and-bake cookies became a staple in the ’30s because they could be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This made them perfect for women who had entered the work force and had far less time for baking.
  • 1940s: Chocolate Chip Cookies If we’re being honest, chocolate chip cookies could fill the slot for favorite cookie of every decade since their creation in 1938. That said, they surely brought a lot of excitement to the ’40s, when the original Toll House recipe was revealed.
  • 1950s: Cowboy Cookies These cookies, packed with chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and oats, were often made during home economics classes in the ’50s. They had a resurgence in popularity in 2000, thanks to First Lady Laura Bush.
  • 1960s: Spritz Cookies Though they’ve been popular in Scandinavian countries for much longer, spritz cookies took America by storm in the ’60s. Thanks to a recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook, a kitchen wasn’t complete without a cookie press like this.
  • 1970s: Peanut Butter Blossoms The delightful combination of peanut butter cookies and chocolate kisses was on every Christmas cookie platter in America during the ’70s, and for good reason. So good!
  • 1980s: Snickerdoodles Just as Spandex and leg warmers were present in many closets in the ’80s, these cookies were a staple in many kitchens.
  • 1990s: Funfetti Cookies Funfetti cake entered the scene in 1989, but it wasn’t until the ’90s that this cake mix was ingeniously used to make cookies. The colorful creation was a hit!
  • 2000s: Thin Mints The most popular Girl Scout Cookies are Thin Mints, and they were all the rage in the 2000s, even making their way into other treats like Dairy Queen blizzards and Breyer’s ice cream.
  • 2010s: Macarons These light and elegant French cookies captivated America in the 2010s, allowing dedicated bakers to be creative with flavors like strawberry cheesecake and salted caramel popcorn.
Are you staying current with the decades trend?

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