What is a Cuccidati and Why is It Louisiana’s Favorite Christmas Cookie?

As the Christmas season goes on in Shreveport, there is likely only one question on our minds: what is the most popular Christmas cookie in Louisiana?

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• Through online search data, we have found the most popular Christmas cookie in Louisiana

A Brief History of... Christmas Cookies?

According to Wikipedia, the Christmas cookie as we know it today began as a biscuit during the European Medieval age. However, the Christmas cookies we know today are much different and come in many more styles, flavors, and shapes.

Just googling the phrase "Christmas cookie recipes" gives a long and varied list of different cookies.

Louisiana's Favorite Cookie to Leave out for Santa Claus is...

Louisiana's favorite type of Christmas cookie has been revealed to be the Italian Christmas Cookie, also known as Cuccidati.

Typically Cuccidati are fig cookies, but usually, when we make them in the U.S. we leave out the fig part, for a big pastry covered with icing and rainbow sprinkles.

Through analyzing online search data Unscramblerer.com has gathered a list of which style of Christmas cookie is most popular in each state.

Another Brief History Lesson

Did you know that the word "cookie" wasn't common in English until the 17th century? Typically the English just referred to cookies as biscuits, but during the 17th century Dutch settlers brought their cookies, and language where the word for cookie is 'koekje' which means "little cake."

The Christmas tradition of leaving out cookies for Santa Claus began during the Great Depression. Many families began leaving sweet pastry offerings for the jolly fat-man as a way to teach young children generosity during one of the hardest periods the American people have ever faced.