Written By
Sanjeev Vekariya
Cookies date back to 7th century Persia when sugar became widely available. They spread across Europe and were a common treat by the 14th century.
It comes from the Dutch word "koekje," meaning "little cake." The British started calling them "biscuits" in the 19th century.
The chocolate chip cookie was likely invented by accident in 1930 by Ruth Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts
The first chocolate chip cookies were about the size of a quarter.
The chocolate chip cookie is the most popular cookie in the US, followed by peanut butter and oatmeal cookies.
National Cookie Day celebrated on December 4th, perfect timing for the holiday season!
Despite his name, Cookie Monster on Sesame Street has never actually eaten cookies. They've always been painted rice cakes!