North Carolina adopts the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie.

The bill designates the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie of North Carolina. The Moravian cookie, made with ingredients such as molasses, allspice, and ginger, has been popular in the state since the 1950s. The cookie, which has origins in the German Lebkuchen, was brought to North Carolina by settlers from the European kingdom of Moravia in the 18th century. The bill notes the economic and tourism benefits of the cookie, which is baked, packaged, and distributed worldwide. The act is effective upon becoming law.

North Carolina adopts the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie.

The bill designates the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie of North Carolina. The Moravian cookie, made with ingredients such as molasses, allspice, and ginger, has been popular in the state since the 1950s. The cookie, which has origins in the German Lebkuchen, was brought to North Carolina by settlers from the European kingdom of Moravia in the 18th century. The bill notes the economic and tourism benefits of the cookie, which is baked, packaged, and distributed worldwide. The act is effective upon becoming law.