I have always been a dessert person. Chocolate is my weakness. Out of all desserts though, cookies have always been my favorite, chocolate chip to be exact. Nothing beats biting into a fresh, warm chocolate chip cookie. It's like heaven in my mouth every single time. Whenever I come home to visit my family, I kid you not, within five minutes I always hear "are you going to make cookies"? It's become somewhat of a tradition for us. Not only has my family grown accustomed to my cookie ways, but those who have come over even just once have most likely experienced it as well. It this unhealthy? Nope, and here's why:
1. They are good for the soul
Studies show that those who consume at least one cookie a week, live a happier, fuller and more satisfying life. (As a girl who has practically made cookies since being in the womb, I'd say I'm a pretty reliable source).
2. They help you make friends
What dessert is easier to share than cookies? Not only that but it is very rare you'll find someone who can honestly say they don't like cookies (if they don't, you're probably better off without them anyways). Starting a new job and nervous about getting along with your co-workers? Bring and share some cookies! Insta-friends, guaranteed.
3. There are so many different kinds to choose from
Don't like chocolate chip? No worries! I have a cookie recipe book that is 200 plus pages. I guarantee there will always be a cookie you've never tried, and that honestly makes me restless at night.
4. They can be good for you
No matter what kind of cookie is your favorite, I promise there is a healthy recipe out there that is just as delicious. My favorite homemade cookies have had a few alterations over the years in order to correlate with my slowing down metabolism, as I'm sure many of you can relate to. With a few alterations of substituting bananas for butter, whole wheat flour for white, sucanut sugar for white sugar, and wha-la: HEALTHY-ish!
5. Easy portion control
You decide how big you make your cookies. Instead of making huge cookies, make them smaller so you can eat more of them and it equal out to one or two big ones. Same amount of calories, but somehow more satisfying. If they're store bought and you have no control over the size, it's still simple to know just how many you are eating along with the calorie intake. Much easier to judge than it is for a dessert such as ice cream. Let's be real, who actually measures out a half cup of ice cream?
6. Quick to make
Whether you're making them from scratch or buying dough at the store, it is very rare that they will take longer than 10 minutes to bake. How convenient! No more waiting 30 minutes for brownies, you can have three batches of cookies in that time!
7. Your chances of finding a significant other will dramatically increase
Next tinder profile description: "loves to bake cookies". I'm tellin' ya, no one wants to turn down someone who makes them cookies on the reg. Don't believe me? I'll give you a list of references.
8. Who doesn't love an extra cushion for the pushin'?
If I'm going to have a little extra squish on me, I can't think of a better reason to have it than cookies.
9. Cookies have all your necessary ingredients to survive
Need your grains? Got it. Dairy? Yep, they have it. Protein? Of course. Fruits? Throw some raisins in there. Nuts? Yes, please. Cookies are limitless and can have whatever your body could possibly want or need. All you have to do it be a little creative.
10. They're just so good!
You deserve a treat. Depriving yourself from the delicacy of a scrumptious cookie is just plain wrong.
