Here is the History and Variety of Cookies in the World
Jul 13th 2017
Cookies are one of the world’s most beloved sweet treats. Cookies have a slightly harder texture with less moisture content that makes they have a long durability when compared with cakes that will only last in a short period of time. Cookies was actually invented by accident when the baker want to try the oven temperature for a small cake. As time goes by, the development of cookies increasingly diverse with various tastes, characteristics, and ingredients available in each region. If you and your family love cookies, here are some reviews about popular cookies for your inspiration.
Ginger Bread Cookies
Ginger bread cookies originally referred to ‘preserved ginger’. Originating from medieval Britain and first appeared in Europe in the 11th century. At that time, European sailors brought ginger from their hunt to Asia and the Middle East. Then, at the end of the 11th century, many gingerbread baker had spread all over Europe. In 1296 in Ulm City, Germany, gingerbread was shaped like a little kid with eyes and a smile. Now gingerbread has a diverse shape and become kids’ favorite cookies.
Sesame Seed Cookies
Sesame seed cookies using sesame seeds as a complementary ingredient. It all began when sesame seeds brought from the East African region, then planted in the southern region of Carolina. Sesame seed is then becoming favorite snack for the people of South Carolina, United States.
Over time, they add sesame seeds to the recipe of traditional cookies. Sesame seed cookies then expand and spread to other parts of the country.
Amaretti
One of the most popular macaroon cookies is Amaretti. Crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these small cookies originated in Venice, Italy during the Renaissance period. Thanks to its popularity, France began to adapt a similar cookies which then known as coconut macaroon cookies.
Speculaas
The speculaas are derived from the Latin speculum which means glass. Speculaas become one of the famous biscuits in the world because of its shape that looks like a woodwork, with crisp and various delicious tastes. This Famous biscuits comes from the Netherlands where Speculaas are more like cakes. Speculaas in Belgium have a stronger taste, while in Germany these have a delicate taste. Based on its history, This popular biscuits were made at the birth of Santa Claus on 5 to 6 December. Therefore, the speculaas have a shape resembling the appearance of Santa Claus and are usually served at Christmas.
Butter Cookies
Historically, butter cookies are also commonly called Brysslkex, sables, and Danish Biscuits. Initially, butter cookies are made from a mixture of butter, sugar, and wheat flour that deliver delicious butter flavor and texture. Butter cookies are from Denmark. They are European nobility’s favorite treats that are often served in various big holidays such as Christmas in some European countries and North America.
Delicious cookies to enjoy while relaxing
As the world renowned butter cookies brand for many decades, Danisa can be a perfect companion to relax with a cup of tea, coffee or hot milk. Danisa is inspired by the traditional Danish butter cookies for European nobles. Danisa are popular in the world because it is made from the original butter cookies recipe from Denmark.
Danisa has been sold in 60 countries. These countries include the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Japan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Nigeria, and others. Danisa is now a butter cookies brand that dominate several countries, especially Asia.
Yes, there are other Danish butter cookies brands, but Danisa is everyone’s favorite for always consistently sticking to the traditional Danish recipes to deliver the best taste of original Danish butter cookies.