Cookie dough

Cookie Dough

Cookie Dough (pronunciation: /ˈkʊki doʊ/) is a mixture used in the preparation of baked goods such as cookies. It is typically made from flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, although variations exist that include other ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, and spices.

Etymology

The term "cookie dough" originates from the English words "cookie", which is derived from the Dutch word "koekje" meaning little cake, and "dough", which comes from the Old English "dag", meaning kneadable substance.

Related Terms

Baking: The process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven, which is often used to prepare cookie dough.
Raw Dough: Uncooked dough, which can be a health risk if consumed due to the potential presence of Salmonella or E. coli in raw eggs and flour.
Refrigerated Dough: Dough that is stored in the refrigerator to slow yeast activity and make it easier to shape.
Frozen Dough: Dough that is stored in the freezer for long-term use.
Edible Cookie Dough: A variation of cookie dough that is safe to eat raw, typically made without eggs and with heat-treated flour to eliminate potential pathogens.