Governor Kay Ivey signed HB421 designating the State of Alabama official cookie June 2, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery student Mary Claire Cook submitted the recipe for the cookie. (Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager)
MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey made it official today: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie.
Earlier today, Montgomery 4th grader and recipe creator Mary Claire Cook brought a batch of the cookies to Governor Ivey in her office. As the governor reviewed the legislation, she taste tested the cookie for herself, gave it the stamp of approval and put her signature on the bill to officially name the Yellowhammer Cookie the official state cookie.
Governor Ivey then shared the following comment: “Sweet Home Alabama just got a little sweeter!”
Media Release/Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
