Thursday
Aug282008
Cake Poll: Oops, Make that a Cookie Poll!
Thursday, August 28, 2008 
It's that unique time of year that summer starts to fade into early fall; the skies are a piercing blue, days are getting shorter, and school's back in session. Even those who are long out of school are not impervious to the allure of this season, nostalgically recalling the excitement newness of a new school year, punctuated by freshly sharpened pencils and maybe a brand new trapper keeper. And what else goes better with back to school time than milk and cookies at the end of the day?
And so, this month our Cake Poll is not about cake, but rather cookies--and the winner will get the framed original painting, featuring Cuppie and Robot making cookies, featured above! Responses may be entered in the comments section or emailed to jessieoleson@gmail.com.
The fine print: The poll will be closed at 2 p.m PST on Thursday, September 4 (we're leaving it open for a week since we hope many of you are avoiding your computers over the holiday weekend!). As usual, the winner will be chosen at random. Entries from the US and beyond are welcome. Your info will never be shared and these questions are solely motivated by our nosy spy tendencies. Of course, if you don't win, you can always buy Cakespy artwork and gear at jessieoleson.etsy.com!
- What is your favorite type of cookie?
- Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips?
- Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess?
- Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever?
- Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough?
- Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely?
- Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked?
- Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right?
The fine print: The poll will be closed at 2 p.m PST on Thursday, September 4 (we're leaving it open for a week since we hope many of you are avoiding your computers over the holiday weekend!). As usual, the winner will be chosen at random. Entries from the US and beyond are welcome. Your info will never be shared and these questions are solely motivated by our nosy spy tendencies. Of course, if you don't win, you can always buy Cakespy artwork and gear at jessieoleson.etsy.com!
Reader Comments (187)
1. Sugar cookies and coconut butter drops.
2. I prefer just plain oatmeal, but I can deal with chocolate or whit chocolate chips.
3. I wouldn't mind dunking in a cup of icing. Yum!
4. They are definitely an instant gratification.
5. They don't have a consistent texture, they are usually crispy on the ouside and soft on the inside. Not my thing.
6. They are totally cookies.
7. Slightly underbaked.
8. I will only eat chocolate or vanilla sugar cookie dough. Not chocolate chip.
1.) Coco Loco from the Mustard Seed in Akron, Ohio (Oatmeal with chocolate chips, coconut & walnuts)
2.) Chocolate chips
3.) Soggy Mess! And, I'm lactose-intolerant so they usually don't go with my tea anyway
4.) Never Ever! One of my co-workers told us a story about how her husband ate an entire batch of the "Halloween Bat" tube cookies and panicked when he discovered it dyed his poo. Been disgusted ever since!
5.) Cookie BLISS!
6.) A different category entirely.
7.)Slightly overbaked...a little crispy makes the world all right!
8.) Eating cookie dough is so right even though mom said we would get salmonella and die. LIES, I tell you!
1. What is your favorite type of cookie?
Thin Mints
2. Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips?
Either! My favorite ever are made with chocolate chips, pecans, cranberries, and dried apples, from Joan's on Third in LA.
3. Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess?
Depends on the cookie. Oreos must be dunked.
4. Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever?
Never ever, unless it's just the raw dough, in which case, a very rare guilty pleasure.
5. Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough?
Too much!
6. Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely?
Different category entirely.
7. Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked?
Slightly underbaked.
8. Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right?
So, so right.
1. Snickerdoodles
2. With chocolate chips
3. Soggy mess
4. Never ever
5. Just enough
6. Different category, but still yummy
7. Slightly underbaked
8. So wrong
Such a great print. Thanks for the chance to win it! Here the way my cookie crumbles...;)
1. Favourite cookie; If I have to choose just one kind it would be anything homemade. Still to vague, sorry too many delicious ones out there.
2. Ooooh, definitely raisins in my oatmeal cookies. the chewier the better.
3. To dunk or not to dunk; depends on what it's being dunk into and what is being dunked. But crunchy cookies are best with a swim in milk or tea.
4. I must admit that my husband loves those holiday slice n' bake sugar cookies, so they are a special treat only.
5. The more cookie the better so jumbos all the way.
6. Bar cookies are a special category all unto their own... namely quick and easy and let's get something baked fast so I can enjoy it right away.
7. Underbaked is better as I like 'em soft and chewy opposed to hard and crunchy. See #3 if overbaked.
8. My husband would say eating cookie dough is a must for every batch. But then again he doesn't know when sampling ends and gorging starts. But a little nibble is a necessity to be sure it's just right.
Thanks again for the fun. I look forward to your updates and can't get enough of Cuppie and the Cakespy team adventures.
1. does cookie dough count?
2. raisins, I HATE chocolate
3. only with gingersnaps as they're so hard
4. Never tried them but probably wouldn't like them
5. Too much
6. Never heard of them
7. Slightly underbaked
8. SO RIGHT!!!!!
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# What is your favorite type of cookie? Snickerdoodle or Peanut Butter something or other!
# Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? Chips
# Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? No, thank you!
# Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? Nope, no way!
# Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? Sounds good to me! (Hello Cinnamon Works vegan Snickerdoodle in Seattle!)
# Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? I think they're different.
# Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? Under under under!
# Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? SO very right!
I love your blog!! This is such a great post. Ok heres mine.
1. Chocolate chip or peanut butter...so hard to decide!
2. With both hehehehe...um actually i think ive gotta say chocolate chips.
3. Soggy mess, I like it when my cookies are soft anyway so if dunked they just become all sloppy.
4. Never tried slice 'n' bake cookies so cant say :(.
5. No just enough, theres this shop near me that sells enormous cookies about the size of a big plate and you can get them iced for your birthday!! They are great!
6. Different category entirely..to me a cookie is round!
7. Slightly underbaked mmm I love the gooeyness and the softness. I hate my cookies hard.
8. So So So right...its the best part!!!
What is your favorite type of cookie? Oatmeal Raisin
Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? Raisins!
Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? Soggy Mess.
Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? Never ever.
Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? Too much.
Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? Different category.
Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? Slightly underbaked. Then left to dry out an hour or two.
Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? Not right for me.
1.~ black and white
2.~ both
3.~ hard crisp cookies only
4.~ any time baby
5.~ bring it on!
6.~ hummm.... good question,
i call 'em lazy cookies
7.~ underbaked
8.~ like a valium waiting in the freezer~ for emergencys only:)
1. I dig oatmeal cookies the most.
2. With raisins...
3. Not much of a cookie dunker.
4. No more slice and bake, now that I've figured out how easy and more delicious mixing and baking is.
5. Too much on the jumbo cookies, though don't tell my seven year old.
6. Hmmm- bar cookies, i think, fall into a different category. Still delicious, just different.
7. I think the over/under depends on the kind of cookie- slightly underbaked brownie cookies- YUM, slightly underbaked sugar cookies- YUCK.
8. You can't get more right than eating cookie dough.
1. Big, fat, puffy chocolate chip cookies
2. Either!
3. Soggy--crumbs in the milk
4. Never EVER!
5. Depends on how good they are
6. Really, truly cookies
7. Definitely slightly underbaked, at very least!
8. S-o-o right
1. sugar cookies
2. never heard of oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, so i say raisins!
3. Soggy mess, i don't even put milk on my cereal!
4. never ever
5. probably too much
6. different category
7. slightly underbaked for chocolate chip cookies and brownies, but others it can make them not so good
8. So wrong - i've never eaten cookie dough, but fudge left in the pan is another story. yum!
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1. I love chocolate chip cookies with thick chocolate bits.
2. I really stay away from oatmeal cookies. I haven't found one that isn't greasy or sickeningly sweet.
3. Definitely delicious!
4. It's what I use when my kid wants cookies and I want a clean kitchen.
5. Sometimes too much because I end up eating it all.
6. Probably a different subcategory if not an entirely different one.
7. I love slightly overbaked, that crunch is awesome.
8. Sooo right. and so good!
1. Soft sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles
2. Both
3. Soggy Mess
4. Guilty Pleasure - uncooked dough only
5. Just enough
6. Really more like brownies...
7. Slightly Underbaked - like me some soft cookies!
8. Soooooo Right, soooo right.
1. Chocolate chip all the way!
2. chocolate chips
3. no no. that only works with oreos.
4. never ever
5. just enough
6. different category
7. underbaked
8. oh so right
What is your favorite type of cookie? Anything homemade, but especially chocolate chip
Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? I make mine with chocolate chips
Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? It depends on the cookie, but usually soggy mess.
Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? Never ever
Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? Too much
Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? Differnt category
Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? Underbaked
Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? So right - oh. so. right!
1. A family recipe called Nana Cookies - a soft, spicy molasses cookie.
2. Both!
3. Depends on the cookie, but in general, I dunk.
4. It's been a long time, but I can't say I'd never make them again.
5. Never too much!
6. I'd say they're a different category, but also mighty delicious!
7. Underbaked - I prefer them chewy.
8. I can appreciate that people love to do it, but I just don't like it. Guess my grandmother programmed me at a very early age. It's not even about the raw eggs ... I just don't like the raw flour taste.
#1 Um the kind that I can get my hands on.
#2 Chocolate chips? This is a question? Seriously?
#3 Depends on the cookie.
#4 never say never
#5 More please
#6 Totally not cookies
#7 Slightly underbaked every time
#8 so very right
What is your favorite type of cookie? chocolate chip oatmeal
Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? chocolate chips!
Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? fantastic!!!!! i consdier cookies and milk a form of therapy.
Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? why not?? i love 'em
Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? just enough
Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? mmmm, i dont consider them to be the real deal.
Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? slightly under baked. i dont like crunchy!
Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? love cookie dough. love it.
yeah!!!!
vivian
1. Chocolate chip!
2. Chocolate chips!
3. Total deliciousness! I can't believe some people think it's gross!
4. Never ever ever
5. Too much
6. Different category
7. Slightly underbaked
8. SO right!
What is your favorite type of cookie? anything with chocolate
Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? dried cranberries! and toasted walnuts
Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? depends on the cookie, but I don't dunk much anymore
Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? ok for a quick warm cookie fix
Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? too much, but I eat it all anyway
Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? different category
Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? underbaked, they finish outside the oven
Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? I don't care for it, but I understand the desire
Thanks! :o)
What is your favorite type of cookie? Nothing beats a classic chocolate chip cookie.
Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? With raisins.
Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? I don't dunk myself but it sounds delicious :)
Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? Guilty pleasure! Sometimes you crave something sweet but don't have time to go out and buy one or make one from scratch.
Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? Usually too much.
Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? Cookie!
Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? Slightly underbaked.
Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? Soooo right. :)
1. What is your favorite type of cookie? toffee chocolate chip :) mMmm...
2. Oatmeal Cookies: With raisins, or chocolate chips? raisins!!!
3. Dunking your cookies: Deliciousness, or a soggy mess? deeeeliciousioso!
4. Slice n' bake cookies: Guilty pleasure, or never ever? guilty!
5. Jumbo bakery cookies: too much, or just enough? just enough to put me in heaven... <3
6. Bar cookies: are they really cookies, or a different category entirely? hmm... totally different
7. Which is better: Slightly underbaked or slightly overbaked? slightly underbaked cookies are oh so soft & gooey! :D
8. Eating cookie dough: so wrong, or so right? ooh soooo right... *sigh*
1. hard to choose... probably my grandma's chewy peppermint oatmeal
2. chocolate chips (raisins kinda freak me out)
3. deliciousness!!! Mmmmmmmmm
4. never ever... although i do make extra dough, then roll & freeze into logs to use later for my own version of slice n'bake
5. just enough (to share)
6. different category entirely (but still yummy)
7. slightly underbaked (so they are soft & chewy)
8. so, so, so, so very RIGHT!