Just about everyone loves freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Most childhoods are full of fond memories of the scent of freshly baked cookies filling up the house. It seemed to many of us that the cookies took forever to make their sojourn from the oven to the countertop.

Seeking comfort from chocolate chip cookies is not rare, as many consider it to be a comfort food due to the warm and fuzzy feelings it causes. These cookies coming in different textures and flavors is not at all rare. The unique taste and textures of the banana or cherry chocolate chip cookie are favored among fruit lovers. White chocolate chip cookies and double chocolate chip cookies are equal treats for the chocolate lover.

Somewhere along the way, a delightful soul came up with the idea to add oatmeal to the mix, and there is no denying that tastes wonderful. If you want to spice up your favorite chocolate chip cookies even more, you can add tasty morsels like mint chips, raisins, candy bars or espresso beans. For those that need still additional flavor, they can use m&ms, walnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, and additional chunks of chocolate.

Gourmet chocolate chip cookie bars and chocolate chip cookie pie are two alternatives that you might enjoy. Home baked varieties make these cookies easy to make for someone who has special dietary needs. Many people enjoy chocolate chip cookies recipes they find online that enable them to make low fat, vegan, whole wheat, wheat free, or egg free varieties. Now that you know about the many ways you can enjoy the world’s most famous cookie, I hope you will try many of the delicious recipes so you too can enjoy the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience.