Obviously, we are huge cookie fans here at Best Ever Cookie Collection.
And we're definitely not alone.
We Americans love our cookies. Just take a look around.
Cookies are available everywhere. Grocery stores, coffee shops, sandwich shops, cookie bakeries, gourmet specialty shops, and malls all provide easy access to this best loved treat.
With so many cookie choices available, why bother to bake cookies at home, you ask?
Here are 7 great reasons to make homemade cookies.
Homemade Cookies Just Taste Better Nothing can compare to a homemade cookie fresh from the oven. While commercial cookies can be good, I completely agree with James Beard who said, "I am still convinced that a good, simple, homemade cookie is preferable to all the store-bought cookies one can find."
You Control The Ingredients Have you ever read some of the ingredient labels for your favorite store-bought cookies? They can have a lot of additives, preservatives, and hydrogenated fats. When you make homemade cookies the ingredient list is pretty straight forward - butter, eggs, flour, and sugar, which results in higher quality cookies.
Human Connection It is fun to make and bake cookies at home and a relatively easy way to connect with your kids, show someone you care, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Smells Can Be Good For You Baking cookies is one of my favorite forms of aromatherapy. In fact the smell of vanilla, a scent often associated with cookie baking, has been shown to calm the nerves, soothe stomach ailments, lift the spirits and reduce cravings. And did you know that the scent of cinnamon can increase alertness by 25%?
"I have been researching and trying a number of recipes to make a healthy cookie similar to one that our Gym coffee shop sells for $3.50! This particular recipe was adapted so instead of bars I made thick round cookies and cooked them just underdone so they were soft and chewy. They were a hit with all the girls. Thanks for the great recipe."
