A Montgomery fourth-grader created Alabama's official state cookie, which was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives in May 2023, and later by the State Senate. Gov. Kay Ivey officially signed Alabama's State Cookie into law at the end of May. Alabama Heritage is excited to share the recipe.
Selecting many of Alabama's iconic state symbols was essential for Mary Claire Cooke, the fourth-grader at Trinity Presbyterian School who created the recipe.
Using pecans, oats, and peanuts, the Yellowhammer cookie represents several key areas throughout the state. The pecans represent Mobile and Baldwin counties, peanuts from the Dothan area, and oats from Central Alabama.
The idea came to Cooke during a class assignment about Alabama history and state symbols. The fourth-graders were tasked to present their cookie ideas to the seniors of the school, who took a vote. Cooke's cookie took home the top prize.
Alabama Representative Reed Ingram sponsored the bill to name the Yellowhammer the state cookie. Ingram was presented the idea by Trinity Presbyterian School senior Russell Powell.
The cookie made its way through both the State House of Representatives and State Senate without any issues.
Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed the newest state symbol by having Cooke and her Yellowhammer cookie present for the signing.
Using pecans, oats, and peanuts, the Yellowhammer cookie represents several key areas throughout the state. The pecans represent Mobile and Baldwin counties, peanuts from the Dothan area, and oats from Central Alabama.
The idea came to Cooke during a class assignment about Alabama history and state symbols. The fourth-graders were tasked to present their cookie ideas to the seniors of the school, who took a vote. Cooke's cookie took home the top prize.
Alabama Representative Reed Ingram sponsored the bill to name the Yellowhammer the state cookie. Ingram was presented the idea by Trinity Presbyterian School senior Russell Powell.
The cookie made its way through both the State House of Representatives and State Senate without any issues.
Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed the newest state symbol by having Cooke and her Yellowhammer cookie present for the signing.
The Yellowhammer Cookie
Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: approximately 10-12 minutes
Serves 24
Cook Time: approximately 10-12 minutes
Serves 24
Cookie Ingredients
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Directions
- In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat together melted butter (cooled), brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Add flour mixture and mix well.
- Add oats and continue beating until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Form dough into 48 - 1 1/2 inch balls and flatten. Arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place a pecan half on 24 of the cookies (these will be the cookie tops).
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until "set."
Filling:
- Mix peanut butter, honey, butter (melted), and powdered sugar and beat for 3 minutes.
- Spread filling between 2 cookies (pecan half on top) and sandwich together.