Everyone loves eating cookies. While this delicious food made with chocolate chips in small biscuits has become popular in India, its origin story is dates back to the seventh century. However, it increases the risk of weight gain and is deemed a poor choice for diabetic patients. However, if made with oats, nuts and fruits, it becomes difficult to share it with anyone.
Origin story of cookies
Cookies were first made in Persia when sugar started becoming a part of their local cuisine. Before making large cakes, bakers would make small biscuits with flour dough and nuts to check if the oven temperature was right. These were then tested by putting them in the oven. From then on, these small biscuits became known as cookies.
As time progressed, cookies spread from the Middle East to European countries. In the 1400s, this food spread to Europe through Muslims. On the other hand, it reached America through the Dutch and English in the 1600s.
With time, different variations of cookies emerged. For example, Scotland's shortbread cookies, Germany's spice-infused cookies, while Europe's jam cookies are quite popular.
With increasing trade, these cookies spread across the world under different names. For example, they are known as biscotti in Italy, macarons in France, nankhatai in India, and polvorones (shortbread) in Mexico.
The rise of spiced cookies?
During medieval times, cookies used to be made with spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg). These cookies are known as gingerbread, which gained special popularity during festival seasons.
The origin of modern cookies?
During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, new types of cookies emerged. These cookies melt easily when they are put in mouth. During this time, as ovens and baking methods became easier, new-style cookies gained popularity among children to adults.
Americans mainly called small-sized cakes 'koekje'. From there, the word later became known as 'cookie'.
The origin of chocolate cookies?
In 1930, American chef Ruth Wakefield created cookies with small chocolate chips at Britain's 'Toll House Inn'. Later, in the 1950s, these cookies gained popularity in world trade. Currently, various types of cookies are made worldwide, including vegan, gluten-free, chocolate chips and butter cookies. From festivals to daily meal lists, many people include this delicious sweet food.
