Santa’s favorite cookie: an in-depth discussion

Giltner youngsters discuss best treat options for Santa

  • Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.
    Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.
  • Giltner’s afternoon 4-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: Riggins Eastman, Kate Most, Claire Hofmann, Myles Buetner, Miles Conway, Cayson Bradley, Avery Bredthauer, Daisy Bredthauer. Back row: Davis Ott, Ainsley Crawford, Jett Hanna, Meredith Mumm, Grayson Hatcher, Micah Harwood. Not pictured: Rylin Eastman, Easton Hooley, Benjamin Sample.
    Giltner’s afternoon 4-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: Riggins Eastman, Kate Most, Claire Hofmann, Myles Buetner, Miles Conway, Cayson Bradley, Avery Bredthauer, Daisy Bredthauer. Back row: Davis Ott, Ainsley Crawford, Jett Hanna, Meredith Mumm, Grayson Hatcher, Micah Harwood. Not pictured: Rylin Eastman, Easton Hooley, Benjamin Sample.
    BigRich is a self-proclaimed “cookie guy.” Just like the big man in a red suit from the North Pole, cookies are a weakness. No, they’re necessary.  How else is Santa Claus supposed to deliver presents to every kid in one night? Cookies are required to get the job done.  But which cookie is the right cookie? Does Santa Claus have a favorite?  We a...

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