Cookie & Brownie

Cookie & Brownie
A selection of cookies and brownies
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Type	Dessert
Course	Snack, Dessert
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Main ingredients	Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate
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Cookies and brownies are popular baked goods that are enjoyed worldwide. They are both sweet treats that can be served as snacks or desserts. While they share some common ingredients, they have distinct characteristics and origins.

Cookies

Cookies are small, flat, sweet baked goods that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. The word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word "koekje," which means "little cake." Cookies are typically made from a dough that includes flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil. They can be flavored with a variety of ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits.

History

The history of cookies dates back to 7th century Persia, shortly after the use of sugar became common in the region. They spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain and became popular throughout the continent by the 14th century.

Types of Cookies

• Chocolate Chip Cookies: Invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938, these are perhaps the most famous type of cookie.
• Oatmeal Cookies: Made with oats, these cookies are often considered a healthier option.
• Sugar Cookies: Simple cookies made with sugar, flour, butter, eggs, and vanilla.

Brownies

Brownies are square or rectangular chocolate baked goods. They are a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture, with a dense, fudgy consistency. Brownies are typically made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and chocolate or cocoa powder.

History

The origin of brownies is somewhat unclear, but they are believed to have been created in the United States at the end of the 19th century. The first known recipe for brownies appeared in the 1897 Sears, Roebuck Catalogue.

Types of Brownies

• Fudgy Brownies: These have a dense, moist texture and a rich chocolate flavor.
• Cakey Brownies: These are lighter and more cake-like in texture.
• Blondies: A variation of brownies that use vanilla and brown sugar instead of chocolate.

Comparison

While both cookies and brownies are sweet baked goods, they differ in texture, shape, and preparation. Cookies are generally crisp or chewy, while brownies are dense and fudgy. Cookies are often baked individually, while brownies are baked in a pan and then cut into squares.

Also see

• Baking
• Chocolate
• Dessert
• Pastry