Is there a right or wrong way to eat a cookie? No. In fact, we think the only “wrong way” to eat a cookie is not to eat it at all. Cookies are one of the simple joys of life that everyone should enjoy.
Eating cookies with a nice, cold glass of milk is an age-old tradition that will never go out of style. However, if you are looking for more creative ways to indulge in your favorite treat, look no further. Below is a list of over 21 ingenious ways to treat your taste buds.
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The Way You Bake
There is nothing wrong with baking cookies the usual way, but if you want to jazz up your cookie experience a little, give one of these options a try:
Cookie Pizza
No, you are not dreaming. Cookie pizzas are real, and they are as delicious as they sound. A cookie pizza starts with your favorite cookie flavor as the base. The dough is rolled out flat into a large circle, just like a pizza.
Once the dough is baked and cooled, add frosting and toppings. Toppings could include fruits, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or bite-sized candies.
Cookie Cups
Also known as deep dish cookies, cookie cups are cookies baked into the shape of a cup (or bowl). These can be filled with ice cream, cool whip, candy, or even milk.
Surprise Inside
Up your cookie game by adding an edible surprise inside, such as a candy bar or Oreo cookie.
Cookie In A Mug
For times when you want a fresh warm cookie without having to bake two dozen or make a big mess, try a cookie in a mug. With a few ingredients, a mug, and a microwave, you’ll have a fresh, warm cookie in no time.
Try this recipe:
In your mug, melt:
1 T. butter
Mix in:
1 T. granulated sugar
1 T. brown sugar (firmly packed)
½ t. vanilla
⅛ t. salt
1 egg yolk
3 T. flour
1-2 T. chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk, or a mix of both)
Microwave on high for 40-50 seconds.
Fudge
Putting chocolate pieces in cookies dates back nearly 100 years. What if instead of putting pieces of chocolate in your cookies, you put pieces of cookies in your chocolate fudge? Sounds fantastic, right?!
Cookie Sticks
Baking cookies into stick shapes makes dipping them in milk even easier.
Brookie
It’s a brownie. It’s a cookie. No, it’s “Super Cookie!” While it’s actually called a “Brookie,” once you’ve tasted this brownie-cookie combination, you’ll think it’s pretty super.
In The Raw
Many of us grew up licking the spoon or whisks after our mom whipped up a batch of cookies. However, that practice has been deemed unsafe, as raw eggs or flour could make you sick. Thankfully, there is a wonderful creation called edible cookie dough.
This dough is made so that it is safe to eat. Some of the ways to enjoy this life-changing treat include:
- Dip– A cookie dough-flavored dip perfect for dipping pretzels, fruit, or graham crackers.
- Cookie Dough Bites– Much like cake pops, cookie dough bites consist of edible cookie dough dipped in chocolate.
- Pancakes/Waffles– Make your mornings sweeter by adding edible cookie dough to your pancakes or waffles.
Useful Left-Overs
On the off chance that you have left-over cookies, don’t just throw them away because they’ve gone a little stale. Use them in any of the following treats.
- Pie Crust– Make your own crust for cheesecake or cream pies using your left-over cookies.
- Crumble Topping– Instead of the traditional crumb topping for fruit crisps or Dutch apple pies, consider using cookie crumbles.
- Pudding Cups– Make a yummy pudding snack by adding crushed cookies to the bottom and top.
- Trifle– Layer cookie pieces with pudding, fruit, and whipped cream for a beautiful, delectable dish.
- Milkshake– Left-over cookies make a great addition to your favorite milkshake.
Ice Cream Treats
- Ice Cream Sandwiches– Grab two of your favorite cookies and a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Smoosh them together, and you’ve got an amazing ice cream sandwich.
- Ice Cream Sundaes– Make the ultimate sundae or banana split by adding some cookies. Cookies make a great base or topping for either of the desserts.
Have Your Cake And Cookies Too
Do you prefer the taste of cookies but want the style of cake? Now you can have both. Cookies that take the place of cake batter, or enhance the cake, will make your wedding, birthday, or any other day perfect.
- Layered Cookie Cake– Cookies layered on top of one another, with creamy frosting between each one, make a beautiful cake. How many layers? The sky’s the limit.
- Dump Cake– Instead of using cake batter in your fruit dump cake, use pre-packaged cookie batter instead.
- Cake Decor– If you still want the flavor of a traditional cake, but want to incorporate cookies, consider using cookies as edible cake decorations. Cookies will not only add a fun, elegant look but will be a delicious compliment to your cake.
With A Warm Drink
Cookies and milk were made for each other. While we would never want to downplay that relationship, it might be good to mix things up a bit every once in a while. In the colder months, try enjoying your cookies with a warm beverage.
- Hot Cocoa– Kids and adults alike will love the combination of cookies and hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day.
- Coffee– A protein-packed breakfast cookie alongside your morning coffee may be just the start you need for a great day.
- Tea– The perfect end to a busy day might be a calming cup of tea and some gourmet chocolate chip cookies.
No matter which way you choose to indulge in your cookies, remember the best way to enjoy cookies is with people you care about. Good conversation, fresh-baked cookies, and good company all go hand-in-hand to create a delicious moment.
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