Today isn’t just any other day—it’s Sugar Cookie Day, and that means it’s time to turn on the oven, bust out the sprinkles, and crank up a sugary-sweet playlist that’s as irresistible as a warm cookie fresh out of the oven. Whether you’re decorating cookies or dancing in the kitchen, these 10 songs are the perfect sonic snacks to celebrate.
So grab your apron—and maybe a glass of milk—and let the sweet tunes roll.
1. “American Pie” – Don McLean
A classic that’s as nostalgic as your grandma’s cookie recipe. This bittersweet slice of Americana feels like biting into a memory.
2. “Brown Sugar” – The Rolling Stones
This crunchy rock staple might be spicy in more ways than one, but it’s undeniably catchy—and adds a little edge to your sugar high.
3. “Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
Sugary, chaotic, and just the right amount of messy. It’s the perfect soundtrack for icing mishaps and frosting-covered counters.
4. “Candy” – Mandy Moore
Pop at its finest. If sugar cookies could sing in the early 2000s, they’d probably sound like this.
5. “I Want Candy” – Bow Wow Wow
Punchy, bold, and sweet enough to give your playlist a jolt. It’s basically the musical version of sneaking raw cookie dough.
6. “Lollipop” – The Chordettes
Light, playful, and full of vintage charm. It’s an old-school treat for your ears while your cookies bake to golden perfection.
7. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard
Sticky, loud, and made for dancing around the kitchen. This anthem brings a little rock ‘n’ roll to your sugar-sweet celebration.
8. “Savoy Truffle” – The Beatles
George Harrison’s ode to sugary indulgence. It’s weird, whimsical, and oddly perfect for a cookie-fueled day.
9. “Sugar” – Maroon 5
Glossy, modern pop with just enough emotional syrup to satisfy. The music video even has a wedding cake moment—very on brand.
10. “Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies
The unofficial theme song of Sugar Cookie Day. It’s sweet, simple, and impossible not to sing along with while you’re frosting stars and snowmen.
Sugar cookies are blank canvases for creativity—just like a good playlist. So whether you like your treats iced and fancy or plain and golden-brown, let these songs add an extra dash of fun to your celebration. Happy Sugar Cookie Day, and don’t forget to save a few for yourself (and your speakers).