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In 1621, nearly 200 years after Columbus sailed the ocean blue, Pilgrims in the Plymouth colony celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag tribe. Pilgrims attempted to speak broken Wampanoag, and the Native Americans struggled to converse in English. But, somehow, individuals from entirely different walks of life forged a friendship. The men, being men, bonded over hunting, ran races, and fired guns. And when it came time to eat, the two groups sat intermixed and side by side, gobbling down venison, fowl, and stew. That day’s affairs sealed a peace treaty between the Native Americans and the English.
Congress established a national Thanksgiving holiday after adopting the Constitution in newly founded America. It was a beloved holiday in the North, but the South was slow to embrace the celebration. Tension between the North and South was constant in the new United States. Eventually, the tension escalated into the Civil War.
Amidst the tragedy of war, President Lincoln firmly proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th. Every year after Lincoln’s Thanksgiving, presidents continued to declare the last Thursday in November as a day of Thanksgiving. Like in 1621, the holiday served, and continues to serve, as a unifying force. It brought together a nation divided, and today, Thanksgiving continues to bring together families and friends.
However, we know Thanksgiving is not Thanksgiving if there is not one political debate that rivals Lincoln vs. Douglas or a heated discussion about which NFL team will win the Super Bowl.
So, what is it about Thanksgiving that allows people to overcome NFL team rivalries and political differences? We posit that food, specifically dessert, is the best unifier. Thoughts of contention melt away as sugar dissolves on your tongue. And this year, cookies have unseated pumpkin pie from its pedestal and been declared the new champion of the dessert table. We’ve found that they are particularly excellent at defusing any family conflict that may arise and satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why Order Cookies for Thanksgiving?
We’ll let you in on a little secret. Due to the proliferation of cookie delivery companies, you can reimagine the holiday with baked-to-perfection Thanksgiving cookie packages. Push a few buttons on your computer, and you’ll have cookies delivered straight to your door. “Cookies,” you say? “So unconventional.” We prefer to call them revolutionary! Here’s why cookies are the perfect addition to Thanksgiving.
- Family tradition. What is Thanksgiving for if not family traditions? In some families, that means waking up at the crack of dawn to dominate the community Turkey Trot; in others, it means slumming it on the couch judging the Macy’s Day Parade floats. But, in addition to those pursuits, there are the all-important food traditions. What dessert is present at Easter, the Fourth of July, and Christmas? Cookies! The classic dessert connects sweet moments from holidays past to holidays present. Keep the dessert tradition alive, and make sure there’s a spot for some delicious Thanksgiving cookie gifts.
- So many choices. The menu at the Thanksgiving feast is lengthy. There’s turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, casserole, rolls, etc. But the moral of that story is that there is something for everyone. Keep that vibe alive on the dessert table. Pie is great, but it need not be the only choice. A dinner as celebrated as Thanksgiving requires an elite smorgasbord that leaves every dinner guest satiated. That’s why adding cookies to your dessert selection is the smart choice. With cookies, you can get oatmeal cookies for Grandma, chocolate chip cookies for the little kids, and peanut butter cookies for yourself, all without breaking the bank. Cookies ensure every dinner guest has a just-right finish to their meal.
- Perfect Presentation. Thanksgiving deserves a dessert that won’t be confused with a first-grader’s science project. Unfortunately, most people were not born with the artist gene. And so, when you get put in charge of Thanksgiving dessert this year, admit it, you’re panicking about the presentation. Your apple pie lattice has failed in the past; so has your chocolate pie whipped cream art with chocolate shavings. Presentation is almost as important as taste, so do yourself a favor and leave it up to the pros this year. Every cookie will be carefully shaped, baked, and decorated; there will be no burnt cookies to speak of, and your Thanksgiving cookie gifts will be packaged in air-tight packaging to preserve freshness and appearance. If you choose to order, you’ll have some family members asking how you got to be the Monet of the dessert world. Shhh, we won’t tell if you won’t. * wink*
- Comfort food. We’ve talked about dialing up cookies for your own Thanksgiving celebration, but the great thing about cookie deliveries is that you can have them sent anywhere in the country in the form of a Thanksgiving cookie care package. If you like the idea of sending food to loved ones on this food-centric holiday, there is no greater comfort food than cookies. Just as the guests at your Thanksgiving table can melt into the comfort of a cookie, so can your loved ones across the country who could use a little boost at this time of year. This is a special shoutout to the family members away from home. Maybe you have kids away at college who can’t make it home for the holiday, or your grownup children can’t escape their grownup jobs for the week. The reasons for the separations differ for everyone, but what is constant is the sadness you’ll feel setting one less plate this year (and the sadness they’ll feel spending Thanksgiving away from familiar trappings). Getting Thanksgiving cookies that taste just like Grandma’s delivered to your family far from home will melt the miles away. We promise that every bite of the gooey goodness will make your loved one feel like they are celebrating with you.
Who to Send Thanksgiving Cookies To?
Thanksgiving presents the perfect opportunity to send some love to the people you care about. You can order a dozen gourmet Thanksgiving cookies delivered straight to the special people in your life like:
- Your friends living halfway across the country
- Your missionary serving stateside
- Your teachers who refrained from assigning any papers over break
- Your grandparents who can’t travel due to health reasons
- Your kids stuck at college
- Other family members who couldn’t attend the annual Thanksgiving get-together
And, say you’re in charge of bringing dessert to the Thanksgiving feast. We understand you’re busy, but we also know how vital a job bringing dessert is. Leave it to the cookie professionals and get Thanksgiving cookies delivered right to your door. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. You’ll bring a product that tastes homemade without having to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s the biggest win since the 49ers overtook the Bengals back in ’89.
How to Scout the Best Thanksgiving Cookie Delivery Service
Turkey Day is all about the grub; if you’re in charge of dessert, the pressure is on. Here’s how to find cookies that are anything but mid.
- Best Ingredients. Taste is the most essential part of a food. Full stop. And to ensure the best taste, you need the best ingredients. Unfortunately, some cookie companies missed this memo. They will substitute oil for butter and corn syrup for sugar, all to save a little extra dough. Trust us, you don’t want to buy cookies from a company that skimps. Buy from a cookie company that values taste just as much as you do.
- Variety. Thanksgiving brings together family and friends from all walks of life. You have toddlers running around trying not to knock over Great Grandma. Some have established careers, and some are taking the year to “figure stuff out.” Others are single, married, or in an awkward situation-ship (it happens).
But the point is that everyone sitting around the table is different. So, if everyone attending Thanksgiving dinner is different, they shouldn’t be expected to have the same taste buds. If you order a chocolate cake, sure, it might taste good to you, but what about your peanut butter-loving cousin or your fruit-obsessed mother-in-law?
Finding the right cookie company is about finding one that doesn’t box you in. Look for a company that values variety and offers flavors ranging from mint to marshmallow to peanut butter to lemon. This way, every member of the Thanksgiving crew walks away satisfied.
- Delectable display. Be honest; you are much more likely to choose an aesthetically pleasing food, not one that looks like your 4-year-old threw it together with their grubby but loveable hands. Getting the job of bringing desserts is a highly coveted role. You are entrusted with the finale of the Thanksgiving feast. That calls for pulling out all of the stops.
Don’t settle for a cookie that looks amateur. Find one whose beauty matches its taste. And if you show your thanks by delivering Thanksgiving cookie care packages to your friends and family, make sure the box or basket is up to snuff.
- Air-tight packaging. When cookies, like the Mayflower, set out for their maiden voyage, they should not arrive at your home crusty and stale. Find a company that prioritizes long-lasting freshness. You can tell the company is legit if they promise air-tight seals. And for double the protection, go with a company that double seals their cookies to ensure they can withstand the 3-5 day transcontinental shipping journey.
How Many Thanksgiving Cookies Should You Send?
Generally speaking, each person will eat 2 to 3 cookies. But Thanksgiving is not the time for skimping; it is a time when Americans willingly induce a food coma. And PSA: 2 or 3 cookies per person cannot cause food-related slumber. We recommend upping the ante to 4 to 6 cookies per person. That way, every person in attendance can eat to their heart’s (or stomach’s) content.
And if there are extras, congrats! When has having extra cookies ever been a bad thing? Prolong the Thanksgiving joy. Pop ’em right in the freezer and dethaw when your stomach grumbles.