Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
A Chocolate chip cookie (/ˈtʃɒklɪt tʃɪp ˈkʊki/) is a popular type of cookie that originated in the United States. It is characterized by its ingredients: chocolate chips or chocolate morsels and a cookie dough base.
Etymology
The term "chocolate chip cookie" is derived from its main ingredients. The word "chocolate" comes from the Nahuatl word "xocolātl", which refers to a bitter drink made from cacao beans. The term "chip" refers to the small pieces of chocolate used in the cookie, and "cookie" is a term used in North America to refer to a small, sweet, baked good.
History
The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. She was the owner of the Toll House Inn, in Whitman, Massachusetts, where she cooked meals for her guests. The cookie's invention was a happy accident: Wakefield was making chocolate cookies and realized she was out of baker's chocolate. She substituted chopped up semi-sweet chocolate, expecting it to melt and spread throughout the cookie dough. Instead, the chocolate pieces retained their shape, creating a cookie with chunks of chocolate throughout.
Ingredients
The basic ingredients for a chocolate chip cookie include: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda or baking powder, and chocolate chips. Some variations may include nuts, oatmeal, or other ingredients.
Variations
There are many variations of the chocolate chip cookie, which can include different types of chocolate, such as milk, semi-sweet, or dark, and additional ingredients like nuts, oatmeal, or caramel. Some variations may also alter the texture of the cookie, making it chewy, crispy, or cake-like.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chocolate chip cookie
- Wikipedia's article - Chocolate chip cookie
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