# Does anything really beat chocolate chip cookies? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 12, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275 "2017-12-12T11:41:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Weedy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/weedy/32/301_2.png) [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/1 "2017-12-12T11:41:00Z")
I want to make a plate of biscuits (cookies) to bring into work next Monday. There’s around 20 people at my workplace. I’m thinking that chocolate chip would be the best all round crowd pleaser, but it doesn’t seem very Christmassy. I wouldn’t mind something more seasonal. Anyone got any suggestions, or a great recipe to share? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/2 "2017-12-12T11:46:49Z")
Have you tried these magic cookie bars made with graham crackers? My mom made them when I was young. We made them for our kids. We only make them during the holidays because they are so rich. I bring them to the office party every year. It’s like a brownie instead of your standard cookie. Very easy. Takes about ten minutes to prep and get in the oven. > **[Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/63959/magic-cookie-bars-from-eagle-brand/)** > > These magic cookie bars are made with chocolate chips, nuts, shredded coconut, and condensed milk on a graham cracker crust for a delicious treat. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/3 "2017-12-12T12:31:58Z")
You could use green and red m&m’s instead of the chips. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/4 "2017-12-12T12:44:26Z")
\*\*Does anything really beat chocolate chip cookies? \*\* Paper? Because it can wrap the cookies up? ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/5 "2017-12-12T12:46:39Z")
Two chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream between them. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/6 "2017-12-12T12:54:55Z")
We’ve debated this issue before: > **[There is no cookie superior to the chocolate chip cookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627019)** > > No matter how many varieties/ingredients you try, you just can’t beat a chocolate chip cookie. Now there are certainly grades of tastiness within the realm of chocolate chip cookies- and some recipes are better. But I’ll go so far as to say that... ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/7 "2017-12-12T14:23:26Z")
> [@kanicbird](#): > > You could use green and red m&m’s instead of the chips. This is what I was going to say. Also, if you have a candy store in your neck of the woods, you can buy M&Ms by the color. Rather than having to pick out the red and green ones from a bag. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/8 "2017-12-12T14:42:23Z")
> [@Weedy](#): > > I want to make a plate of biscuits (cookies) to bring into work next Monday. There’s around 20 people at my workplace. I’m thinking that chocolate chip would be the best all round crowd pleaser, but it doesn’t seem very Christmassy. I wouldn’t mind something more seasonal. **Anyone got any suggestions, or a great recipe to share?** _stares at username_ ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/9 "2017-12-12T14:42:59Z")
Sugar cookies are a pale imitation of the greatness of tollhouse, but, they are good. Plus, they are great for the season. You don’t have to decorate, just use a[cookie press to get the different shapes.](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E-Dlok_D47U/URlo9CJT98I/AAAAAAAAPQ8/PIN-7Cs1tlU/s1600/DSC02052.JPG) Bonus - they are perfect for dipping in milk. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/10 "2017-12-12T14:49:59Z")
I know it’s sacrilege, but my favorite cookies are chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. Please don’t kill me. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/11 "2017-12-12T15:38:20Z")
> [@Turek](#): > > I know it’s sacrilege, but my favorite cookies are chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. > > Please don’t kill me. …and after you finish baking the cookies, you can just eat the bag of chocolate chips! ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/12 "2017-12-12T15:42:52Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > This is what I was going to say. > > Also, if you have a candy store in your neck of the woods, you can buy M&Ms by the color. Rather than having to pick out the red and green ones from a bag. You can probably buy [red & green M&Ms](https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/52509260?wid=1560&hei=1560&fmt=pjpeg) at your local grocery store. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/13 "2017-12-12T15:45:11Z")
Actually, fresh peanut butter cookies, still a little warm from the oven, beat chocolate chip cookies. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/14 "2017-12-12T15:48:56Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > …and after you finish baking the cookies, you can just eat the bag of chocolate chips! The thing is, I LOVE chocolate. I don’t eat much of it because I avoid caffeine, but I do love its taste. But in most CCC recipes, it’s just too much of a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![brainstall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@brainstall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brainstall)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/15 "2017-12-12T15:49:25Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > _stares at username_ **aceplace57** did mention brownies… ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/16 "2017-12-12T15:53:40Z")
Go buy a bag of Tollhouse Butterscotch Morsels and make Oatmeal Scotchies from the back of the bag. Not festive, but different. You won’t have any left over. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/17 "2017-12-12T15:56:51Z")
If you want to improve on the chocolate chip cookies, you can bake them with walnuts or macadamia nuts mixed in. (Although you should make some without that in case someone has a nut allergy.) I worked at a restaurant where we sold cookies we baked from a tub of dough we bought, and these were the richest, nicest cookies I had to that point in my life. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/18 "2017-12-12T15:57:16Z")
> [@Turek](#): > > The thing is, I LOVE chocolate. I don’t eat much of it because I avoid caffeine, but I do love its taste. But in most CCC recipes, it’s just too much of a good thing. My son will eat nuts by the fistful. But he will NOT eat them if they are in cookies, candy bars or anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/19 "2017-12-12T16:10:34Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > If you want to improve on the chocolate chip cookies, you can bake them with walnuts or macadamia nuts mixed in. (Although you should make some without that in case someone has a nut allergy.) I worked at a restaurant where we sold cookies we baked from a tub of dough we bought, and these were the richest, nicest cookies I had to that point in my life. Another way to make them richer is to use better quality chocolate than the Nestle Toll House chips. ---
**Author:** ![chaika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chaika/32/405_2.png) [@chaika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaika)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275/20 "2017-12-12T16:19:41Z")
Chocolate chip cookies really are the best cookies ever. You can’t go wrong with them. However, if you would like something more seasonal, how about gingerbread? Either classic gingerbread or gingerbread cookies. Do Australians make the British style of Christmas cake? I don’t care for it but many people in the UK wouldn’t dream of celebrating Christmas without one. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-beat-chocolate-chip-cookies/804275.md?page=2)