🍪 A Sweet Bite of History: The Delicious Journey of Cookies
Ever wonder how cookies became the irresistible treats we know and love today? Their story stretches back to 7th-century Persia, where bakers first began experimenting with sugar in innovative (and delicious) ways. As baking techniques spread, so did the popularity of these sweet little bites.
The Dutch brought us the word “cookie,” from koekje, meaning “little cake.” From there, cookies took on a life of their own, evolving into a global snack that’s as diverse as the cultures that embraced it.
🍫 The Chocolate Chip Surprise
One of the most charming origin stories? The creation of chocolate chip cookies! In 1930, Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn, ran out of baker’s chocolate and chopped up a Nestlé bar instead. She expected it to melt into the dough. It didn’t. Instead, the gooey chocolate chunks stayed put, and the world rejoiced.
🌍 Cookies Around the Globe
Cookies wear many disguises:
- Brits call them biscuits.
- The French delight in sablés.
- Italians savor crunchy biscotti.
- And those crispy little fortune cookies? Surprise, they were invented in California, not China.
🏆 The Fame Game: Cookies by the Numbers
If you're looking for cookie royalty, the crown goes to the Oreo, the top-selling cookie on the planet. In the U.S. alone, people consume 2 billion cookies a year. That’s roughly 300 cookies per person. Zero judgment here.
🎉 Trivia Crumbs
Need a sweet fact for your next quiz night? Try this:
- The world’s largest cookie weighed in at over 40,000 pounds. Yes, really.
- December 4th is National Cookie Day; mark your calendars, holiday bakers!
- And here’s one from the land of puppets: on Sesame Street, Cookie Monster's cookies are actually painted rice cakes. Gotta protect those Muppet mouths!
There are many things to be thankful for! Expressing gratitude is beneficial for your well-being. It makes others happy as well as yourself. So, always remember to be grateful!
Hey everyone! 🌟 Next week, we're in for a treat as we celebrate everything that starts with the letter D! Let's come together to share our gratitude for all the delightful things, from cozy comforts to intriguing curiosities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to appreciate all the lovely things this letter brings! Can’t wait to see what you all come up with!
Get your cookie worksheet here:
- Paper “cookie” cutouts in round, star, or heart shapes
- Markers, crayons, glitter glue, stickers, or scrap craft materials
- A paper plate or placemat labeled “My Cookie of Gratitude”
- Optional: Real sugar cookies + edible decorating supplies (frosting, sprinkles, etc.)
- Give each child a set of cookie shapes (you can pre-cut or let them trace and cut).
- Ask them to decorate each cookie with something they’re grateful for: words, pictures, patterns, or textures.
- One cookie could say, “Mom hugs.”
- Another could be drawn to look like their pet
- A third might show sunshine, books, or their favorite silly joke
- Arrange cookies on a paper plate and invite them to share the "flavors" of their gratitude.
- Bonus: Display their plates on a wall under the title “We’re Thankful Batch by Batch!”
No comments:
Post a Comment