Nic-Nacs

According to an article in Bauers’ Helper for January 1898, Nic-Nacs were an inexpensive version of the English Cornhill biscuit.²⁶ They were called Nic-Nacs simply to distinguish them from real Cornhills.

James Parkinson mentions Nie-Nacs among the feast of Christmas goodies enjoyed by American children each year. Because they are a form of shortbread, Nic-Nacs mold very easily into