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Those who grew up in the 1970s know Cookie Monster from the children’s show Sesame Street very well. This loveable fuzzy blue puppet monster made eating cookies an art form. Now, another generation of kids has come to know and love Cookie Monster.

Cookie Monster, affectionately known as Cookie, was born on November 2, 1966, and loves eating cookies. But since 2006, he has also come to love crunchy fruits and vegetables like eggplant (so children don’t think they can eat only cookies like the Cookie does). Due to high rates of childhood obesity, Cookie has now been heard saying, “Cookies are a sometimes food.”

Jim Henson, who created The Muppets also created Cookie. His voice was the work of Frank Oz until 2002. From 2002 to 2010 Cookie’s voice has been performed by David Rudman. Cookie’s favorite saying is still, “Me want cookie!” and is recited by every preschooler around the country regularly.

Cookie Monster sings, dances and eats just about anything he wants including daisies and furniture and even a computer in an IBM training video. But most of all, he is in love with cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are his favorite but oatmeal cookies run a close second.

Children all over the world recognize the bright blue fur and the googley eyed loveable monster. They wear his image on t-shirt and pjs. It would be hard to find a person who doesn’t love the Cookie Monster. Kids of all ages still enjoy receiving cookie monster gifts as well!

Cookie originally started out as a character in a General Mills commercial for snack foods. The commercials never went on the air, but the character was added to the Sesame Street cast much to the delight of children everywhere.

Cookie is known for his growl when munching cookies as well as his penchant for singing. He has made “C is for Cookie” into an iconic classic. He first performed it on the 1971-1972 season of Sesame Street.

Helping children learn to recognize letters and read on their own has been a cause that Cookie has always championed. He has been the subject of many children’s books including Happy Birthday, Cookie Monster's Kitchen, A Cookie Gone Wrong - Monster's Story, Monster and the Surprise Cookie and Sesame Street: Wanted, the Great Cookie Thief. Children relate to the monster’s silly voice and wacky ways to learn letters. Especially if he eats the letter after he teaches it.

Sesame Street is the longest continuously running children’s television show in history. Audiences who were toddlers when it first aired are now parents themselves. Perhaps due to a nostalgia for the silly childhood friend, sales of Cookie Monster merchandise are still at an all time high. Collectible Cookie toys and books sell for enormous amounts on auctions sites such as eBay. For your next children's party why not surprise them with cookie party favors?

Today’s generation of Cookie Monster lovers can go online to sesamestreet.org and play games with Cookie and the other Sesame Street friends. They can watch clips of episodes of the show that feature Cookie (something the past generation would have loved to be able to do!).

Cookie Monster will hold a place in America’s heart as the cookie-gobbling, letter eating muppet with the bright blue coat. Generations to come will still think his antics are funny. He’s a timeless classic for good reason. He’s wholesome fun and inspired learning all in one.

The art of the cookie cutter is really turning into a hobby today. If you’ve always admired the artistry found in vintage cutters from your childhood or from antique stores or flea markets, why not start your own collection? It’s a practical collection you can actually use and then display.

Vintage cookie cutters harken back to a time when everything was handcrafted. Most are made of copper, which is now the most valued among collectors, but some are also made of tin. Look for cutters that have pleasant shapes. There’s really no one shape that’s more collectible than another. It’s what you like. But do look for ones that are in good shape if you want to actually use the cutter. Rusted cutters are not usable for food.

Stroll through a flea market, thrift store, antiques show, or Goodwill store, and you will no doubt stumble upon cookie cutters. Look for the age if you want to go vintage. Modern cookie cutters are usually plastic or a cheap nickel plate. At least the majority of them are. But every once in a while, you will come upon a true find—the cast-off copper cookie cutter. Cutters are still made in copper today but are usually mass marketed. They are made in factories and not by hand. If you find a copper cookie cutter, buy it. You can always assess its value later. Finding a copper one at all these days is rare, so don’t leave it behind.

Once you’ve amassed your collection of cookie cutters, don’t try to wash them. Leave vintage cutters as is. The exception, of course, is if you’re going to use them to bake cookies. Otherwise, leave them in their found state. The patina makes them more valuable.

Tie vintage or gingham plaid ribbons on them and hang them from a nail or hook in your kitchen. If you have a pot rack, hang them at different lengths and intervals in between your pots. You can also collect them in a big glass apothecary jar as they are. Stack them up and leave them on a counter for display. They look pretty just on their own. You could even put together a get well cookie gift basket with fresh baked cookies, the recipe, and a few of the cookie cutters that you used.

Another way to display your cutters is to line them up on a window sill. If you have a country house, line them up along kitchen windows. But you can also spread them throughout the living room, family room, dining room, and even in the bathroom! They look cute resting next to the sink.

No matter where you choose to display your cutters, group them. One here and one there will look odd. If you put a grouping of them together, they’ll look more like a collection. Group them with vintage cookbooks or leather-bound books, stacks, or recipe cards or other kitchen memorabilia from a bygone age. Lay them on old frilly aprons or a wooden rolling pin. You can even make a mobile or light fixture out of them. The more you collect, the more options you have for displaying them.

Be ever vigilant for the one cookie cutter that’s going to steal your heart. It may be one you remember from your childhood or a form like a reindeer, Santa, gingerbread boy, or flower cookie cutter that just sparks a nice memory for you.

If you can’t get enough of Oreos, you’ll want to order an Oreo dessert while you’re dining out. Many restaurants now offer Oreo desserts that are pleasing crowds from coast to coast.

Try the Domino’s dessert pizza. You can now order a pizza from your favorite 30-minute pizza place in the flavor of the beloved Oreo. It’s a thin crust pizza made of sugary dough with a vanilla sauce with chunks of Oreos on top. The company originally came up with the dessert because they needed one that would cook as fast as a pizza and at the same temperature as their pizza ovens are set to for their savory pizzas. And so the dessert pizza was born.

McDonald’s offers an Oreo caramel sundae that you can savor while you’re out. Grab one next time you go through the drive-thru.

Dairy Queen, the walk-up ice cream parlor, offers an Oreo Mint Blizzard. It took off right away. But that’s nothing new for Dairy Queen. They’ve been serving ice cream with Oreo accents for two decades. At first, they offered knock-off Oreo cookies, but then they realized that nothing can take the place of a genuine Oreo. Now they use only brand name Oreos in their creations.

Baskin Robbins ice cream offers Oreos as a mix-in for their ice cream concoctions. They also offer Jamoca Oreo ice cream. Their widely popular cookies and cream flavor is made with crushed Oreo cookies.

Another great pairing of ice cream and Oreos happens at the Cold Stone Creamery. They offer an Oreo Overload dish on their menu.

Nabisco wasn’t eager to enter the dessert market. But when they noticed how the sales of their crushed up Oreos were booming, they decided to join in the fun. Now Nabisco offers grinds of Oreos to be used by restaurants in their desserts. Restaurant owners can choose from a thin grind for milkshakes or a coarser grind for mixing into ice cream. Larger chunks of Oreos can be used for items like the Domino’s dessert pizza. There’s an Oreo pie crust that home bakers and restaurants alike make use of for whipped Oreo pies and other decadent desserts.

Smaller restaurants also make up their own recipes using Oreo cookies. No dessert can be bad if it has Oreos in it. The popularity may be due to the cookie’s ability to mix well with creamy treats. The smaller granules of the cookie once it is ground down make a nice add in and have a pleasant texture.

Next time you’re in the mood for an Oreo dessert, check the menu where you’re dining. Most places have a version of the Oreo sundae or Oreo pie. And, of course, you can always create your own recipes at home. Try dipping Oreos in molten chocolate or crushing them up as a cake topping. Try whipping them into a frozen dessert topping such as Cool Whip and see what you come up with. Once you mix it in, layer it into a brownie pan and refreeze it. You’ll come up with a dessert that’s hard to resist. You can also add in pudding or other sweets. Experiment and devise your own Oreo cookie dessert.

America may have its Toll House cookies and Oreos as nationwide favorites. And they’re certainly delicious and well known. But what kind of cookies do those outside the United States eat? Every country seems to have a favorite cookie as different as the people who make them. Here are some of the countries around the world along with their cookies of choice. You’ll marvel at how few ingredients most have compared to American recipes. Most are light and simple and are baked with only the most basic staple ingredients. Amazing what a little sugar and flour can make.

Afghanistan: Khatai cookies are the traditional cookie of Afghanistan. They are made with simple ingredients like flour, cardamom, and pistachios. Just a few ingredients mixed to make a tasty cookie that looks as good as it tastes.

Albania: Albanians favor the Sheqerpare. This is a cookie in syrup. This cookie is simple and includes flour, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and cloves. A final touch after baking is a drizzle of hot syrup.

Brazil: Brazilians love their Biscoitos de Maizena. These are cornstarch cookies and require only five ingredients. They are made with cornstarch, sugar, egg, salt and butter. Great with Brazilian coffee.

China: The Chinese cookie of choice is not the regular or chocolate covered fortune cookie (which was an American invention) but instead the Hang Geen Beng cookie. This almond cookie features a whole almond gently adorning a sugary light cookie.

Egypt: Egyptians eat Zalabia. These are delicately fried fritters in syrup dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Yum!

France: Chocolate Madeleines are the cookie of choice for the French. These tasty cookies, made famous by Proust, are light and cake-like.

Indonesia: In Indonesia, cookies are light and beautiful. The Kue Smprong cookies are called love letters and are delicate wafers with intricate design patterns on them.

Italy: Italians love their dry and crusty amaretti cookies. These cookies are made with almond paste and are perfect for dunking in espresso.

Japan: The Japanese cookie may be the most unique. It is called Yokan and is a jelly-like square. It’s made with azuki beans and sugar.

Mexico: Mexico’s cookie of choice is the Polvorones De Canela. These cinnamon cookies are dusted with powdered sugar.

Nicaragua: In Nicaragua, the cookie of choice is more like a donut. These light and fluffy donut-shaped teats are actually made from cheese and pork lard.

Peru: Peruvians enjoy a cookie called the Alfajores. These succulent cookies are two sandwiches of vanilla almond cookie with a vanilla based filling.

Portugal: Portuguese sit down to Raivas, a delicate cinnamon butter cookie for a snack. The five ingredients are combined and then the dough is rolled out into snakes and curved into butterfly shapes.

Scotland: Scottish folks sit down for tea with a Scottish Shortbread. These buttery slices of crispy cookie originated with the Scots.

Spain: The Spanish are known for their Almendaros. Their version of the almond cookie contains just four ingredients and has a lemony almond taste and sugary outside texture.

Syria: The Syrians enjoy Barazeh. These flat sesame seed and honey cookies are tempting and golden brown.

Ukraine: Ukrainian women bake puffy pillows called Varenyky. These are much like our ravioli in looks, but are filled with a blackberry, sour cream, cream cheese, and cinnamon filling.

If you love the idea of home baked cookies but not the time required to stand at the counter doling out the raw batter, opt for the cookie bar. It’s a cousin of the drop cookie. Instead of scooping out mounds of raw batter and refilling the cookie sheets when one batch is baked, you do all the pan filling once and forget it.

Bake your cookie bars as you would a brownie or other pan cookie. You spread the dough after you’ve prepared it and then bake as directed in the recipe. The real key is to wait until the entire pan has cooled before cutting into the bars. If you cut too soon, you’ll only get messy-edged bars that don’t hold their shape.

Have fun with these recipes for cookie bars.

Chocolate Toffee Bars (courtesy of Allhomemadecookies.com)

These cookies are much simpler to make than they look. They are a very decadent candy bar-like cookie that makes for stunning gifts or simple gourmet desserts with your favorite ice cream. These cookies do not freeze well (not that they normally last long enough to freeze anyway!)

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease an eight inch square baking pan. Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl. Blend in the vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend well. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 17-22 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips and cover the pan with foil or another pan to help melt the chocolate. After a few minutes, spread the chocolate with a spatula until evenly coated and smooth. If the chocolate does not melt, pop the pan back in the oven for a minute. Sprinkle the almonds immediately over the top and press in gently so they will stick. Let cool completely and cut into desired shapes. Store in an airtight container.

Tasty-Cake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (courtesy of Allhomemadecookies.com)

I remember my mom making these delicious bars. We all loved the soft "tasty-cake-like" chocolate peanut butter bars. When I make this dessert for my family, it disappears quickly! This recipe won a blue ribbon at a city fair. These bars freeze well and taste great frozen!

Ingredients:

1 c. milk

2 T. margarine or butter

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Confectioner's sugar for dusting

1 1/4 c. peanut butter

12 oz. chocolate chips (about 1 1/2 cups)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350. Scald the milk and margarine. Cool mixture and add the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Then mix in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into a greased and floured jelly roll pan.

Bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and dust with confectioner's sugar. Spread with the peanut butter while the bars are still hot. Refrigerate to cool. Melt the chocolate and spread on the cooled bars. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Yields about 36 bars.

If you want to congratulate someone and don’t know what to give them, the ideal gift may be a cookie basket. Cookie baskets can be designed to convey your congratulations and well-wishes. And they’re a delight to receive.

For times when you want to send more than just a card, send a bright, happy cookie basket. It’s such a tasty idea. You can find two types of cookie baskets. One is made with decorated shortbread cookies that look realistic in their artistic icings. The other is more traditional. It includes fresh baked cookies like chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, and sometimes even brownies.

There is no shortage of suppliers of tempting cookie baskets. Mrs. Fields offers a line of cookie baskets that is so scrumptious you may end up ordering one for yourself, too. You can order a basket of nibblers that are bite sized cookies and brownies. OR you can order a mixed cookie basket that includes white macadamia nut cookies in a tin. There’s also the famous giant round cookie pie. It comes decorated with sweet icing and the word “Congratulations.”

Many other companies also offer cookie baskets that are unique and tasteful. There are, however, things you should ask before giving out your credit card number. When do they ship their cookies? Are they baked and shipped the same day? Are they individually wrapped? Are you charged extra for Saturday delivery? These are all things that will affect your decision to buy from an online cookie bakery.

Also ask what exactly you’re getting. The basket may be rattan and eight inches high in the photo but the one you get ends up looking nothing like it. Ask to see a photo of the actual basket you’re getting, not a placeholder photo. The same goes for ordering flowers online. Always ask to see the actual bouquet especially when they say “contents may vary.”

Your online shopping experience should be fine. But just expect that shipping costs will be more than you want to spend. It’s a choice you have to make if you want to congratulate someone with cookies. Of course, there is also the option of using a local bakery. You can have them make up a really nice basket for you of twice the size you could get online with no delivery charges. See if they will hand-deliver it, or if you can deliver it yourself.

Cookie baskets are always a good idea. Whether you order online, in person, or bake them yourself, they’re a spectacular way to express your congratulations in a fun way. Send them to college graduates, newlyweds, coworkers who get promoted, high school graduates, new parents and for anniversaries. Is there any wrong time to send a congratulations cookies? No. And you can even send one as a sympathy offering when someone has passed on. Pass on the shiny, brightly colored cookies and go for something mellower like chocolate chip or an assortment of home baked recipes. Leave the flash and bows for a more festive time.

Get your cookies on their way to someone special today. It will make their day and they will certainly remember your thoughtfulness long after all the other cards are filed away.

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When you have diabetes, it is easy to think that your favorite foods are on a “bad” list and you cannot enjoy them without damaging your health.  While it is true that changes in your diet will help you lead a healthier life, there is still room to indulge in your favorite foods.  With a few modifications, you can still eat cookies, cake, or your beloved peanut butter cups.  When you learn how to make sugar-free desserts, you will start to see that you are not as restricted as you may have thought.  They're also great to give to friends with diabetes for brownie gifts or diabetic cookies. Put your sweet tooth on hold for a few minutes while you learn to make diabetic brownies.

One hundred years ago, about one percent of the population had diabetes; today, one-third of us will have diabetes at some point in our lives.  Many people with type 2 diabetes can reverse the condition by paying careful attention to their diets.  Sugars can wreak havoc in the body of a diabetic and contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.  While you can make “diabetic” brownies and other recipes, it is a good idea for everyone to watch their intake of sugar, white breads, rice, and pastas.

The main difference between regular brownies and diabetic brownies is the substitution of a sweetener for sugar.  Many recipes call for white flour, but remember, white, bleached flour raises blood sugar, too.  The following recipe, courtesy of InformationAboutDiabetes, eliminates sugar and calls for whole wheat flour, which is lower on the glycemic index, meaning it releases sugar more slowly than bleached flour.

Start by preheating your oven to 350° and lightly greasing your baking pan with a light coconut oil spray or calorie-free vegetable oil spray.

Assemble the following ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 very ripe bananas
• ½ cup sugar substitute (Stevia-based products are sweet without harmful side effects)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup chopped nuts

To make:

Combine the cocoa, oil, and bananas in a mixer or blender and puree until smooth.  You can also blend by hand, if needed.  In a separate bowl, mix the sugar substitute, eggs, flour, and the banana puree.  Blend this and then stir in the chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into your lightly greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes.  One way to see if the brownies are done is to insert a toothpick into them.  If they are done, the toothpick will come out clean.  When the brownies are cool, cut them into small squares.  If you want delicious, warm brownies, cut them with a plastic knife using sawing motions.

Making your own diabetic brownies is as easy as making a batch of regular brownies from a mix, and they are certainly healthier for you and your family.  One caution: Sometimes, when we’re eating healthier foods, we tend to let our sense of portion control go.  Don’t!  Too much of a good thing is just too much.  For this recipe, cut the brownies into 24 or 48 squares.  If cut into 24 squares, each brownie will have 115 calories, 2 grams of protein, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fat, and 104 milligrams of sodium.

Living with diabetes can be challenging; enjoying your favorite foods doesn’t have to be.

More Diabetic Friendly Foods:

• Diabetic Carrot Bars
• Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies (Diabetic)
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When you think of small or large fortune cookies, you think Chinese food, right? In actuality, the fortune cookie is not an import from Chinese culture at all. It’s actually an American invention. There are various theories as to how the fortune cookie came on the scene. But most people can agree that California was the birthplace of the now famous cookie.

One version of the story says that David Jung, an immigrant from China living in Los Angeles, created the cookie. He was the owner of the Hong Kong Noodle Company and had a heart for the poor. In 1918 he invented the cookie to hand out to the poor around his business. He tucked a bible verse inside each cookie to inspire the recipients. And so, the cookie came to be a staple of the Los Angeles Chinatown scene.

Still another version tells of a man named Makoto Hagiwara. He was the famed designer of the Japanese Tea Garden at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Being Japanese himself, he suffered under anti-Japanese politics of 1914 and was fired from his job. When he was finally rehired, he created the cookie with a statement of thanks inside for those who had supported him during his time of isolation. He gave them out at the Japanese Tea Garden. Later, in 1915 they were served at the World’s Fair, held in San Francisco.

Who can say which story is true? Californians still debate the origin of the cookie that has become a fixture in all Chinese restaurants in America. Both Los Angeles and San Francisco want to claim it as their own invention.

Regardless of the birthplace, the fortune cookie has thrived. Since Chinese restaurants typically do not serve dessert, the cookie was given out at the end of the meal so that Americans could have a little something sweet.

Fortunes have included everything from wacky sayings to advice from sage thinkers to lottery numbers. Today’s fortunes are looked upon as light and often zany advice that makes people laugh. But who can resist sharing their fortune with others at the table? Many people even save their fortunes as a secret wish that what’s written on it will come true.

It’s said that you should not select your own fortune cookie when they arrive at the table. Someone at the table should hand you one. When you open it, you should read it aloud.

Many people have jumped on the fortune cookie trend and are now having custom fortune cookies made. They’re showing up in every size and flavor you can imagine at weddings, corporate events and family reunions. Personalized fortunes are all the rage and companies will now insert whatever you’d like to say inside a fortune cookie. You can get them dipped in chocolate and sprinkles and just about any candy coating you can think of.

Does anyone actually like the taste of a fortune cookie? It might be hard to find someone who does. The cookies are bland and often stale, but they are alluring and mystical all the same. Most people tear open the wrapping and crack the cookie open. They grab the fortune and eagerly read it to find out just what sort of luck they can expect in the future. It’s a fun end to a fine meal.

Did you know that there is a National Fortune Cookie Day? It's True!

Origami, or paper folding, has always been an art form in Asian cultures. Some of the loveliest and most intricate paper sculptures have come out of Asia. If you’d like to try your hand at paper folding by making your own paper fortune cookies, you can easily do it. It might seem a little daunting at first, but it’s actually quite simple.

If you’re having an Asian themed party or just a night in with Chinese take out, you can create pretty custom fortune cookies from decorative paper.

All you really need is paper and glue and some ribbon if you choose to use it. What could be simpler? It’s just as easy as reading a few simple directions or watching the video toward the bottom of this page!

First, gather up some decorative paper. Chinatowns are great places to find ornate rice papers that you can use to make large fortune cookies. If you live near one, you’re fortunate. If not, you can find attractive papers at a craft store in the origami section. Or just use wrapping paper or anything you have at home. And don’t feel like you have to stick to beige. Go wild and make red, yellow, green, or printed paper cookies.

Cut out a circle the size of the cookie you want to make. Take a bowl and trace around it for a perfect circle. The plastic lid off a Chinese soup container also works well.

Once you have traced your circle and cut it out, you’ll begin the simple folding. Turn the paper so the pretty side is facing down against the table. This will ensure it is on the outer side of your cookie, the one that shows. Take one side of the circle and bring it over to the other side. Make a light crease. There’s no need to fold it down with a hard crease. In fact, that will ruin the shape of your cookie. A gentle fold is all you need. Put a dab of glue there along the edge of the circle where they meet.

Next, fold down the two sides of the circle so they meet in a crescent shape. Place a dab of glue there where they meet. Glue dots (available in craft or stationery stores) are perfect for this job because they stick instantly on the exact spot you want with no drying time.

Voila! You have created a fortune cookie. Now the fun is putting your fortune in. You can cut another piece of the same paper in a strip for the fortune, or use ribbon or another type of paper in a contrasting color.

Search the web for fortune cookie sayings or make up your own. Write a happy birthday message or add in a surprise fortune. Write your fortune in ink on the strip. Stick the strip inside one end of the cookie so it appears to be coming out. You can glue it in, or you can leave it as is.

What took you about one minute to make will look like you spent all night making. Impress your guests and make fun take-home favors for your next party. Light up some Chinese lanterns and set out a table of Chinese food and you’ve got an instant good time!

How to Make Your Own:

Want to make your own but not from paper? Try this recipe for how to make your own fortune cookies.

If you are a fanatic for cookies, you no doubt have wanted to eat an entire bowl of raw batter at one time or another. It may have been when you were a kid, or it may have been last week. Everyone loves the flavor of raw cookie dough. But no one wants to risk getting sick by eating raw eggs.

There are recipes that allow you to make batches of cookie dough without any eggs. And they don’t require any odd or hard to find egg substitute products. After all, if Ben and Jerry could make a cookie dough ice cream with real cookie batter in it, it must be possible for home bakers to make as well.

And speaking of ice cream, raw cookie dough without egg products is ideal for mixing into batches of home made ice cream. If you have an ice cream machine, break it out and start using it again. You can use an eggless recipe for cookie dough in any ice cream recipe in your home ice cream machine.

Here’s a recipe for eggless cookie dough from Food.com. It uses no egg substitute and still turns out rich and chunky. The recipe calls for use in ice cream, but cookie dough lovers know that it’s really for spoon eating right away. Either way, give this recipe a try.

Eggless Cookie Dough for Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter (very soft but not melted)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (or use M&M's mini candies)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl mix together both sugars and butter until smooth.
2. Stir in vanilla and milk.
3. Mix in the flour until well blended.
4. Add in chocolate chips.
5. Shape into a log and freeze for about 1-2 hours or until firm.
6. Cut or break into small chunks.
7. Mix into softened ice cream.
8. Return the ice cream to freezer. When ready, eat.

You’ll find that most edible cookie dough recipes are an offshoot of this type of recipe. Most will use flour, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, and milk. You get to decide what you’d like to add as far as chips. Go with chocolate chips, mini morsels, mint chocolate chips, gourmet nuts, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, dried cherries, peanut butter chips, or coconut. As long as you’re adding an ingredient that you can eat raw, there’s no danger or harm from bacteria.

Without the threat of salmonella that is sometimes found in raw eggs, you can go ahead and let the kids lick the bowl on this one. You’ll find you can’t stop eating it either. If you don’t plan on finishing the whole batch at one sitting, scoop the mixture with a small ice cream scoop onto a tray. Freeze the whole tray and then take the individual balls off when frozen and store in freezer tight bags. You can then defrost for a little treat.

Kids and adults alike love raw cookie dough. Now it’s perfectly safe to eat since you’re not using any type of egg product. And the results are simply scrumptious. Try it today.

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