A little reason to celebrate
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
Food · June 12
A day for the peanut butter cookie, the soft, crumbly classic known for the crisscross fork marks pressed into its top before baking.
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day falls on Saturday, June 12, 2027. That is 228 days away.
The peanut butter cookie is a simple thing. Peanut butter, butter, sugar, an egg and a little flour come together into a dough that bakes up tender in the middle and slightly crisp at the edges. It tastes mostly of roasted peanuts, with a bit of salt to keep it honest.
Most people know it by its crosshatch. Before baking, each ball of dough is pressed flat with the back of a fork, once one way and once the other. The marks flatten the dense dough so it bakes evenly, and they also make the cookie easy to recognize on a crowded plate. Some bakers roll the dough balls in sugar first, which gives the top a faint sparkle.
There are plenty of variations. A few recipes skip the flour entirely and lean on peanut butter, sugar and egg alone. Others add chocolate chips, chopped peanuts or a dab of jam in the center. Crunchy peanut butter gives a bumpier cookie, and smooth gives a softer, more uniform one.
Marking the day usually means baking a batch, or picking some up from a bakery, and sharing them with whoever happens to be nearby. They go well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of coffee. Since peanuts are a common allergen, it helps to label them when they leave the kitchen.
The dough also keeps well in the fridge, so a few cookies can be baked fresh at a time.
Ways to celebrate
- Bake a batch and press the classic fork crosshatch into each one.
- Try a flourless version made with peanut butter, sugar and egg.
- Share cookies with a neighbor, labeled for peanut allergies.
- Add chocolate chips or a dab of jam to a few cookies.
- Compare crunchy and smooth peanut butter in side by side batches.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, June 12 |
| 2027 | Saturday, June 12 |
| 2028 | Monday, June 12 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, June 12 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, June 12 |
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