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drop cookie

American  

noun

  1. a cookie made by dropping batter from a spoon onto a cookie sheet for baking.


Etymology

Origin of drop cookie

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Citrus Coolers are one of my favorites that meets these criteria: a simple drop cookie baked at just 350 degrees for only about ten minutes that can even be prepared in your toaster oven!

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2022

It started when I was little, and Mom would bag and freeze a portion of every drop cookie batch after baking to keep for company.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2021

Naturally, they would also be right at home in basically any kind of drop cookie or blondie.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2019

Naturally, they would also be right at home in nearly any kind of drop cookie or blondie.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2019

She's all freckled, and reminds me of a caramel drop cookie.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton