Cookie Anatomy 101

Chapter 1: The Crust

The crust is the outermost layer of the cookie, often made of a mixture of butter, sugar, and flour. It's the first thing you see when you take a bite of a cookie, and it's also the last thing you'll see when you scrape the plate.

Click here to learn about the middle where the magic happens, or here to read about cookie prophets and their role in shaping cookie history.

The Crust

But wait, it's not just about the crust! There's more to the cookie experience than just that first bite. Learn about the snap and how it's the unsung hero of the cookie world.