Chocolate cookie

Chocolate cookie is a delicious type of cookie characterized by its sweet flavor and the presence of chocolate pieces or flavor, which can be in the form of chips, cocoa powder, or coating. This ingredient is very popular in pastry-making worldwide and is used to prepare desserts, accompany beverages like milk or coffee, and also as a base in recipes such as cheesecakes, pies, and ice creams.

The origin of the chocolate cookie dates back to the early 20th century in the United States, when chocolate chip cookies began to gain popularity, specifically created by Ruth Wakefield in 1938. Since then, its popularity has spread throughout Latin America and Spain, becoming one of the most beloved ingredients in sweet cuisine.

Chocolate cookies primarily provide carbohydrates and fats, along with a variable amount of sugars. They are a quick source of energy and can include butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, which gives them a crunchy or soft texture, depending on the recipe. Furthermore, versions made with natural cocoa provide antioxidants inherent to cocoa.

In different regions of Latin America, the chocolate cookie goes by various synonyms or related terms, such as galleta de chocolate, galletita de chocolate, or simply galleta de chispas de chocolate. In some countries, they are also called galletitas when they are small in size.