• Scipitie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    “cookie” I assume is not easily translatable I assume just to be optimistic about the “not easy” part.

    At least in German, the direct translation “Keks” can be cream filled monstrosities with nuts on top and … I’m going shopping, see you later!

    But the run-of-the-mill cookie that cookie clicker made famous … Yeah, an oven, a bowl and if you’re lazy an electric mixer.

    I’ll estimate that anyone will need a maximum of four tries and they’ll get it.

    • The first because the cookies get too dry or burned
    • The second try because they thought they mixed it wrong and deviated unnecessarily from the recipe.
    • The third one because they realize that the dough is tasty and … gone?!
    • Delicious cookies.
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      that cookie clicker made famous

      Did you not have chocolate chip cookies on Germany until…the mid 2000s?

      They’ve been like the default/staple home dessert in the US since like the 50s. They’re so engrained in Americans’ concept of home that realtors often toss some in the oven before a tour to convince potential buyers it feels like home based on the smell.

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        Incidentally, the pure chocolate chip cookie is most often sold as American Cookie!

        But the cookie clicker was a pure associative jump I have to admit - it wasn’t my first contact with chocolate cookies :)

        But traditionally the hike baked cookies have a huge variety especially around Christmas. There really are several items that I personally would not count as cookie but which are called that regionally apparently. Vanillekipferl from the south or Kokosmakronen from I have no idea where.

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      I had never heard of cookie clicker, assumed it was some youtube personality, and was vaguely annoyed at the implication that this imaginary person was somehow responsible for popularizing regular-ass chocolate chip cookies. Having investigated, I’m mystified by how such a “game” accrued any kind of success. I guess I’m flummoxed by the concept of idle games in general. May as well just watch a screensaver.

      Anyhow, cookies are great, and easy to make! I like to use parchment paper for mine, but I used to have a silicone baking mat which also worked well. Neither are really necessary, though—just a humble cookie sheet is all you need.

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        Yeah that game was … A thing. I have very fond memories because it thought me a lot about JavaScript and system clock stuff. Although I have to damit I also watched the pipe screensaver back in the days for way too long to “find the patterns”.

        But on topic: I agree! And I learned a new term - very heard of a “cookie sheet” beforehand. Thank you!