Today happens to be National Gingerbread Cookie Day, so are you ready to celebrate? Odds are, you definitely are if this is a cookie flavor you absolutely adore.

We asked ChatGPT to rank the most popular cookie flavors based on various statistics and surveys that have been conducted with the public.

You might be surprised to uncover where gingerbread cookies fall on the list within the top 10 of best cookie flavors.

Molasses cookies

It’s probably not shocking at all that molasses cookies come in 10th Pl. since this is a cookie flavor that many people don’t pay attention to or concern themselves with. It’s a spice flavor that makes a lot of sense during the holiday season. These cookies are often served soft and chewy.

Shortbread cookies

When you think of shortbread cookies, you probably think about the blue box of shortbread cookies sold by Girl Scouts! These cookies are super simple with a crumbly texture and buttery flavor. While some people find these cookies, pretty boring since they’re nothing to write home about, others find the simplicity to be the best part.

Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies land in eighth place on the list of popular cookie flavors, and that’s probably because a lot of people reserve them for the holiday season. If gingerbread cookies were regularly enjoyed year-round, they might rank higher on this list. Would argue that the flavor of gingerbread isn’t sweet enough compared to other alternative options, but others, think the spiced essence of gingerbread is top-tier.

Macaroons

There’s something elegant about macaroons, even though they’re a dessert. These sandwich style cookies come in a variety of flavors, but the most classic options are vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and lavender. Blair Waldorf is a beloved fictional character from gossip girl, and she was totally obsessed with macaroons in all six seasons of the show.

Double chocolate cookies

Chocolate lovers everywhere can understand why double chocolate cookies are so worthwhile. Sometimes adding chocolate chips to the regular mix of Coquito isn’t enough. Doubling up on the chocolate can lead to an incredibly decadent and rich result.

Sugar cookies

Many will argue that sugar cookies are way too basic to land in the top five list when it comes to cookie flavors and their popularity. Others will say that sugar cookies deserve to be in fifth place since they are so versatile. You can eat them plain, you can eat them with frosting on top, you can dip them into milk, and beyond. Sugar cookies , taste good when paired with nearly anything else.

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are incredibly special since they take classic sugar cookies, and add a special twist. The spin of snickerdoodles is that the cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar, and served chewy and soft. A total vibe!

Peanut butter cookies

Unless you’ve got a peanut butter allergy, there’s a huge possibility that you absolutely adore peanut butter cookies. That’s because they’re super rich and deliciously sweet. You know that you’re eating a peanut butter cookie right away based on the distinctive pattern, you typically see pressed on the top.

Oatmeal raisin cookies

While it seems that oatmeal raisin cookies wouldn’t have a chance at landing in second place since so many people complain that raisins shouldn’t be incorporated in a cookie recipe recipe, this cookie flavor still dominates since it is so widely beloved. It’s made with sweet raisins and delicious oats.

Chocolate chip cookies

The most obvious answer for the first place cookie that is beloved by the masses is the chocolate chip cookie. This is the cookie children love leaving out for Santa Claus at Christmas time. It’s also a cookie that continues to be popular around, way beyond Christmas time.