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You Won’t Believe How Many Cookies The Average American Eats Each Year!
Embracing Dessert Daily and the Cookie Monster Phenomenon
Do you often find yourself daydreaming about that creamy slice of cheesecake or that gooey chocolate brownie? Well, you’re not alone!
In fact, it’s not surprising that the average American devours around 200 cookies every year.
But let’s be real, who can resist the allure of desserts? Embracing a daily dessert habit might just be the key to unlocking a life of sweetness and satisfaction. Imagine starting each day with a spoonful of joy – that’s what dessert is, right?
Treating yourself to a delectable dessert can instantly turn a mundane day into a celebration. Who needs a reason to celebrate? A perfect dessert is like a good friend – it’s always there to lift your spirits, even on your ‘blah-est’ days.
Now, skeptics might raise an eyebrow and say, “But won’t daily desserts expand my waistline faster than a balloon at a party?”
Well, here’s the scoop: moderation is the secret sauce.
Just like you wouldn’t binge-watch an entire series in one night (okay, maybe sometimes), you wouldn’t indulge in a mountain of sweets every day. A sensible portion of dessert can be the cherry on top of a well-balanced diet.
Speaking of cherry, let’s address the 200-cookie phenomenon.
It’s not surprising that Americans have turned into cookie monsters.
Cookies are the ultimate sweet escape. They come in all shapes and sizes – chewy, crispy, chocolate-studded, nutty – you name it. It’s practically impossible to resist their charms. But remember, variety is the spice of life, so don’t forget to explore other dessert avenues too.
Enjoying a daily dessert isn’t just a good idea; it’s a genius one. Life is too short to deny yourself the simple pleasures of a velvety tiramisu or a zesty lemon bar. Just like adding sprinkles to your ice cream, desserts add a sprinkle of happiness to your day. So, let’s raise our forks to a life filled with sweetness, one scrumptious dessert at a time!
Here are a few more stats on cookies, and America’s dessert preferences:
One in six Americans eat at least one dessert a day. The states where people are most likely to are Tennessee, Colorado, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
The most common desserts we reach for are ice cream, cookies, and anything with chocolate.
The average person estimates they eat around 200 cookies a year, or roughly four per week.
Milk was voted the best drink to have with cookies, obviously. Coffee is next, followed by hot chocolate.
People were four times as likely to say they prefer soft and chewy cookies compared to crispy or crunchy ones.
Oatmeal raisin was voted the “angriest” cookie. French macarons are the “sexiest” cookie. Double chocolate chip cookies represent “love” the best. And snickerdoodles were voted the most “fun” cookie.
Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.
The Best Dessert Menus in New England
What, candy isn’t enough for you? You want something sweeter? Dig into this list of The best dessert menus in New England.
The big list featuring sweets from all fifty states comes courtesy of Eat This Not That. But we’ll look exclusively at the six New England states. Maybe a slice of Boston Cream Pie from Massachusetts? Something maple sugary from Vermont? Or a Del’s-inspired lemon meringue pie from Rhode Island? Every state in the union has their preferred confectionery concoctions. But instead of ordering just a slice of this or a piece of that, we’re ordering the whole damn menu.
It’s a fresh angle to take, frankly. Sure, you can rattle off Mississippi’s favorite meal-enders. But why stop there? This list grabs the menu at restaurants all over the United States of America, flips it over, and takes a look at the rundown of sweet treats and dessert delicacies. So not only do you get to drool over all the pies, cakes, and milkshakes, you get a primer of where to go to order them all. My goal here? To give you a sugary roadmap so that, the next time you head out on the road on a New England road trip, you’ll know where to go to get the goodies.
The Best Dessert Menus in New England
I’ve laid it all out roadtrip-style, too. We’re Boston’s ROCK 92.9, so we’ll start in Massachusetts, naturally. Then, it’s north to Vermont, east to New Hampshire, and further east into Maine After that, we’ll make our way down the coast to Rhode Island. Then, it’s west into Connecticut to wrap up our trip. And again, if you’re craving more sweets, check out Eat This Not That and their full list of the beset dessert menus from all fifty states. Let’s dig in!
Connecticut
Elm Street Diner, Stanford
Yeah, we’re gonna have to go with one of these insane milkshakes.
Maine
Eventide Oyster Co., Portland
Whoopie Pies that make me think of how good my Nana’s used to be. And a local beer to wash it down.
Massachusetts
Estafani’s Restaurant, Lynn
Taking the Choco Taco concept to the next level.
NEW DESSERT LAUNCH in collaboration with @pastriesbyyesenia ‼️ Guava Cheesecake with a Maria Cookie crust and choco...
Posted by Estefani’s Restaurant onThursday, May 5, 2022New Hampshire
La Maison Navarre, Portsmouth
Pastries, pastries, and more pastries.
Happy Friday Portsmouth ☀️a beautiful fall day in New Hampshire today 🍂Enjoy our pastries on the go or take a moment to...
Posted by La Maison Navarre onFriday, October 7, 2022Rhode Island
Capriccio, Providence
The Crêpes Suzette-Flambé is prepared tableside for ultimate decadence.
Today, Capriccio diners will be topping off their elegant Easter Dinner with our delicious twist on traditional Easter Rice Pie.
Posted by Capriccio onSunday, April 17, 2022Vermont
Tuckerbox, White River Junction
The Turkish Baklava is the star.
Turkish Baklava
Posted by Tuckerbox Coffee Vermont onFriday, February 19, 2021
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