Tuesday, October 12, 2010

How did cookies crumble?

The usage of sugar in Persia in 7th century AD has paved way to the origination of cookies. It was through Muslim conquests cookies became popular in Europe. They became very common amongst Europeans, irrespective of age, gender, and social status, by end of the 14th century. The name cookie was derived from the Dutch word “koejke”, which means a little cake. As travel was common during that time, the cookies became very popular across the world. It was through English settlements in 1600 AD, cookies entered North America.

Cookies have evolved to be one of the universally loved sweet treat. There are such a huge variety of cookies available now, that varies by the flavor, color, texture ad taste. It is hard to find people who have never tasted cookies, but have you ever tried to know the origin of this snack. Lets take a tour on how and when the cookies evolved.

What we call as cookie today came into existence in 18th century. A large variety of cookies are found in the bakeries, and the prominent types are discussed below.

* Bar cookies are made by placing the dough in a rectangular pan and cut into squares after the dough is baked.
* Easiest to make is drop cookies, the balls of dough are dropped onto the cookies sheet using a spoon.
* Dough pressed through a pastry tube to form pressed cookies, which results in cookies of varied shape.
* Cookies shaped using hands are termed as molded cookies.
* Chilled dough rolled out using a rolling pin results in rolled cookies.
* For ice box or refrigerated cookies, the dough is chilled up to an hour, rolled, sliced, and then baked.
* Pressed or rolled cookies are assembled like a sandwich with a sweet filling, like jam or icing, to form sandwich cookies

Today, hundreds of cookies flavors are available; say chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies, oatmeal cookies, fortune cookies, black and white cookies, short-breads, and almond cookies. It is such a delightful treat that it’s loved by one and all, and now with such a vast variety at your disposal you could simply woo your kids and loved ones every now and then. You could also throw in hi-teas for your friends and family pretty often and yet not make it mundane, for you have a host of flavors and colors to choose from. When you order for cookie trays online, you get the cookie tray with an assortment of cookies and delicious fruits. Check for the order delivery time and mode of payment.

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