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The results are in: This is the ultimate holiday cookie, according to South Carolinians

Galletas festivas de vainilla. Comer galletas es parte del atractivo, pero también regalarlas, una docena envuelta en cajas con papel de china.
Galletas festivas de vainilla. Comer galletas es parte del atractivo, pero también regalarlas, una docena envuelta en cajas con papel de china. NYT

We asked, and you answered.

With so many different cookie recipes to choose from, the competition for our 2021 holiday cookie poll was fierce. Although options ranged from the classic chocolate chip cookie to more extravagant options like the linzer cookie, one cookie stood out among the rest of the batch and reigned supreme to earn the title of “The Ultimate Holiday Cookie in South Carolina.”

And the winner is...

The Sugar Cookie!

Name a holiday or event, and Kathy Carr likely has a cookie cutter shape for it.
Name a holiday or event, and Kathy Carr likely has a cookie cutter shape for it. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star

It’s no surprise that the sugar cookie came out on top. With a variety of ways to customize this holiday staple, it’s fun to decorate and even sweeter to eat.

The powdery white Mexican wedding cookie claimed the second-place title with 66 votes, and Santa’s favorite, chocolate chip, came in third with 63 votes.

To take a look at the full results, view our poll below.

Thank you for participating in our cookie contest. May your holidays be filled with friends, family and lots of delicious holiday cookies.

Are you still hoping to bake some holiday cookies this season? Here’s a list of recipes to try with skill levels ranging from novice to expert baker.

Plus, did your favorite cookie come out on top? Let us know in the comments.

Happy holidays!

This story was originally published December 20, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "The results are in: This is the ultimate holiday cookie, according to South Carolinians."

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