This course will explore a question that has plagued humankind since the cookie's humble beginning in 7th century Persia: What is a cookie? What makes a cookie a cookie? When does a pile of ingredients become a cookie? Can a cookie be perfect? Why do cookies exist, and how can we make them even better? Together, we will contribute to the growing field of Cookie Studies while developing a deeper understanding of one of humanity's greatest creations.
See more about the cookie below:
Definition
cookie (noun)
- A small, flat, sweet baked food typically made from flour, sugar, and fat.
- A person who is admirable or distinctive, as in smart cookie or tough cookie.
— Merriam-Webster Dictionary
How to use cookie in a sentence
"This recipe makes about two dozen cookies."
"She put a batch of cookies into the oven."
"Don't worry about her—she's a tough cookie."
"You are one smart cookie."
— Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Philosophical Musings
"C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me."
— Cookie Monster
"No cry because cookie is finished. Smile because cookie happened."
— Cookie Monster
"Today me will live in the moment, unless it's unpleasant. In which case, me will eat a cookie."
— Cookie Monster
"Sometimes me think, what is friend? Then me say: Friend is someone to share the last cookie with."
— Cookie Monster
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental cookie principles.
- Apply baking science to the production of high-quality cookies.
- Critically evaluate cookies using established criteria.
- Design, test, and refine cookie recipes.
- Communicate findings using appropriate cookie-related terminology.
Recommended Reading
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Cookie Entry)
- Sesame Street – Selected works of Cookie Monster
- Family recipe collections
Prerequisites: Willingness to clean up the kitchen
Coursework: 75% Cookie Baking, 15% Testing and Developing, 10% Cleaning
Assessment: Cookies, peer-reviewed taste testing