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The History and Evolution of Cookies: From Persia to Gen Z
TLDR Cookies have a rich history dating back to Persia in the 7th century CE, and have evolved over time through European colonization, immigration to America, and modern innovations like the chocolate chip cookie and edible cookie dough. Today, cookies come in a variety of flavors and forms, and continue to be a beloved treat enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.
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Cookies are a type of baked good that resemble cakes but have a different ratio of ingredients and are eaten with the hands.
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A cookie is a handheld dessert consisting of flour, fat, and sugar, and is not a cake, bread, or pastry.
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Cookies have been around since Persia in the 7th century CE, but the tradition of baking bread and making honey pastries goes back even further.
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Cookies were introduced to Europe through the Crusades and were considered a special occasion treat, leading to the tradition of baking and sharing cookies during holidays and special occasions.
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The demand for sugar led to the colonization of places where sugar could be grown, resulting in lower prices and increased availability of sugar for baking, which in turn led to the rise of cookie recipes in cookbooks.
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The Europeans had a golden age of cookie development after sugar became widely available, resulting in the creation of shortbread, macaroons, and gingerbread cookies.
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America has always been a melting pot of immigrants, and their cookie traditions and ideas have blended together to create even better cookies in the US today.
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The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in Whitman, Massachusetts, in the 1930s when she accidentally used chunks of semi-sweet chocolate instead of baker's chocolate in her cookie recipe at the Toll House Inn.
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Ruth Wakefield sold the rights to the Toll House Cookie to Nestle, and a 1978 poll showed that more people associated the term "Toll House" with chocolate chip cookies than with Nestle.
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Sandwich cookies come in various forms, including Oreos, macarons, and Whoopi pies, and there are many different flavors and variations available.
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Cookie dough has become increasingly popular, especially among Gen Z, and it is now safe to eat due to the use of heat-treated flour.
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