What Are Shookies, The New Dessert Offering The Best Of Shakes & Cookies?

by Tejashee Kashyap
What Are Shookies, The New Dessert Offering The Best Of Shakes & Cookies?

In the world of desserts, where creativity knows no bounds, the marriage of contrasting elements often results in an exceptional culinary delight. Enter shake and cookie desserts, a tantalising fusion of creamy milkshakes and delectable cookies. Well, now known as, shookies.

What Are Shookies?

These delightful creations bring together the creamy, cold sweetness of shakes and the comforting, chewy goodness of cookies. From classic combinations to innovative twists, shake and cookie desserts, now shookies, have captured the hearts and taste buds of dessert enthusiasts. More specifically, shookies are defined for large chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

One of the most compelling aspects of shake and cookie desserts is the play on textures. The velvety smoothness of a milkshake intertwines with the satisfying chewiness of cookies. Each spoonful or sip offers a harmonious blend of creaminess and crunch.

While texture plays a vital role, the true magic of shake and cookie desserts lies in the artful fusion of flavours. Traditional favourites like chocolate chip cookies paired with vanilla milkshakes evoke a sense of nostalgia. With their contrasting textures, harmonious flavour unions, and personalized possibilities, they offer a unique gustatory adventure.

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How To Make Shookies?

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Here’s a recipe for the classic shookie, a large chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips
  • Press the cookie dough into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cookie is golden brown and set around the edges. The centre should still be slightly soft.
  • Remove the cookie from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cookie to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookie has cooled, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the cookie.
  • Serve the giant chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream immediately. You can slice it like a cake and enjoy the warm, gooey cookie with the cold, creamy ice cream.
  • Optionally, you can drizzle chocolate sauce or caramel sauce over the cookie and ice cream for extra flavour.

Moreover, this dessert combines the best of both worlds – a warm, soft chocolate chip cookie with a cold, refreshing scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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