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not all American cookies are soft
[[Image:Plate of cookies.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Plate of cookies]]
[[Image:Plate of cookies.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Plate of cookies]]
A '''cookie''' (or '''biscuit''' in the UK) is a small flat or slightly raised cake. In the USA cookies are generally large and chewy in texture.
A '''cookie''' (or '''biscuit''' in the UK) is a small flat or slightly raised cake. In the USA, cookies can be large and chewy in texture, or crispy.
The name 'cookie' derives from the Dutch ''koekje'', which is a diminutive of ''koek'', cake. Popular types of cookies in the US include Oreos and chocolate chip cookies.
The name 'cookie' derives from the Dutch ''koekje'', which is a diminutive of ''koek'', cake. Popular types of cookies in the US include Oreos and chocolate chip cookies.