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The History of Cookies and How They Became a Staple of American Culture
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22:35 - 26:23 (03:48)

This episode delves into the history of cookies, how they became popular in America, and the role they played in various cultural and historical events. From the development of cookie recipes in Medieval Europe to the modern-day cookie industry, this podcast episode covers it all.

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The origin of cake is unknown and there are various theories.
22:35 - 24:32 (01:57)
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Cake
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The origin of cake is unknown and there are various theories. The recipe for fine cakes dated back to the 1940s-1950s in America and contained ingredients like egg yolks and sugar, however, some believe it may have originated from France.

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The History of Cookies and How They Became a Staple of American Culture
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Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!
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Stuff You Should Know
The Europeans had a golden age of cookie development after the wide availability of sugar.
24:32 - 26:23 (01:50)
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Cookie Development
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The Europeans had a golden age of cookie development after the wide availability of sugar. Billy Wilder's book was reviewed multiple times for an episode in a podcast.

Chapter
The History of Cookies and How They Became a Staple of American Culture
Episode
Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know