How cookies really help against stress

Steffi Engel

February 14, 2025

How cookies really help against stress

How cookies really help against stress – science meets Pummeleinhorn logic

Stress is everywhere. Whether it's busy schedules, annoying to-do lists or the feeling that there just aren't enough hours in the day - sometimes it's just too much. But luckily there is a simple, delicious and irresistible solution: COOKIES!

Yes, you read that right. Cookies aren't just little round things that make you happy, they can actually help relieve stress. Here are the best reasons why you can treat yourself to a cookie (or ten) without feeling guilty.

1. Cookies make you happy
When you bite into a fresh, fragrant cookie, something magical happens in your body. The sweet taste signals your brain to release happiness hormones. Serotonin in particular, also known as the "feel-good hormone", ensures relaxation and satisfaction.

Pummeleinhorn calls this “cookie wellness therapy”: one cookie per bite until your mood improves. Of course, always with plenty of refills.

2. Cookies are nostalgia shaped from dough
Have you ever wondered why a simple cookie can be so comforting? It's because food brings back memories. Maybe cookies remind you of cozy afternoons at Grandma's or carefree childhood days when the biggest challenge was not eating all the cookies at once.

Just one bite can transport you to a world where everything was a little lighter and more carefree. And that's exactly what you need in stressful moments.

3. Cookies give you a break that you don’t normally take
Have you ever tried to eat a cookie in a rush and stress? It doesn't work. Cookies almost automatically force you to pause for a moment. Even Grumpy Unicorn has to take a moment to really enjoy the first bite - even if he would never admit it.

A cookie is like a little break in the form of a biscuit. And it is precisely these mini breaks that are important to get through the day without eventually throwing the cookie jar against the wall in complete frustration.

4. Cookies help against hangry attacks
“Hangry” is a mixture of “hungry” and “angry” – and it is a real phenomenon. When your blood sugar level drops, your body becomes irritated and stressed. You react more sensitively to little things, feel overwhelmed more quickly and are simply not yourself.

A cookie can change this state in seconds. The sugar gives you a quick energy boost, your brain can think clearly again and suddenly all the problems of the day don't seem quite so dramatic.

5. Cookies are a sign of self-love
Sometimes, in the stress of everyday life, we forget to do something good for ourselves. But it's often the little things that make the difference. Treating yourself to a cookie also means giving yourself a little pleasure.

Pummeleinhorn would say: “A biscuit is not a luxury. It is a basic right.” And he is absolutely right.

Cookies may not save the world, but they will save your day!
Of course, cookies don't solve all problems, but they make many things a little bit better. They remind you to take a break, bring back happy memories, help you fight bad moods and give you a moment of pure pleasure.

So, if you're stressed today, take a deep breath, grab your favorite cookie, and treat yourself to a well-deserved break. Because life is too short not to eat enough cookies.

What do your cookie moments look like? Write it in the comments and share your sweetest anti-stress tricks.