I LOVE COOKIES!
I truly think I could live on cookies!
What is their origin?
Cookies appear to have their origins in 7th century AD Persia, shortly after the use of sugar became relatively common in the region. Bakers would test the oven temperature by putting a small amount of batter in it, and this little amount eventually became the cookie we know today. They spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. By the 14th century, they were common in all levels of society throughout Europe, from royal cuisine to street vendors.
The word "cookie" comes from the Dutch word koekje or koekie, which means "little cake"
Here are a few easy and quick recipes for cookies: