Around the world, people associate February with a celebration of love. We can thank Valentine’s Day for that. If you’ve found your perfect match, this month can be one of romance and bliss. However, this month may seem pointless for those living the single life.
Like a pesky fly that won’t leave us alone, iconic pairs seem to be everywhere we look. Lucy and Ricky, Fred and Wilma, Jim and Pam, Peeta and Katniss, etc., are just a few examples of Hollywood’s perfectly matched couples. These seemingly perfect couples can make a single person feel a little blue.
But don’t get discouraged if your perfect match has yet to appear. Rather than sitting in your apartment all alone, wishing the month was over, do a little matchmaking of your own. We don’t mean with people, though. We’re talking about something even more reliable. Cookies.
In the Hunger Games books, Katniss is great all on her own. However, when paired up with Peeta, they were a force to behold. They were better together. Cookies are the same. They are perfectly delicious all on their own, but they become even better when combined with the right thing.
Below are some delicious things to pair with your favorite cookies. Which one will be your cookie’s perfect match?
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Sip Your Way To Happiness
There are a few things that most people can agree on when it comes to cookies:
- Cookies are delicious.
- Cookies make you thirsty.
The rich flavor of many types of cookies leaves us feeling a little parched. But don’t just reach for any old drink; consider one of these options that perfectly complements your treat.
- Milk– This first idea should not come as a surprise to anyone. Milk and cookies have gone together since anyone can remember. The creaminess of a cold glass of milk perfectly balances the rich flavor of the cookie.
Most types of cookies pair well with milk, but the perfect options tend to be ones containing chocolate, such as chocolate sandwich cookies or gourmet chocolate chip cookies.
- Coffee– The robust flavor of coffee goes perfectly with a cookie’s sweet taste. Try a snickerdoodle, biscotti, or a traditional sugar cookie with your next cup of joe.
- Tea– A bold tea is an excellent choice of drink alongside your cookies. The intense flavor of the tea can heighten the taste of the cookie. Shortbread cookies are a superb choice here.
- Hot Cocoa– Another hot drink to enjoy with your cookies on a cold February evening is hot cocoa. This winter-time favorite goes well with various cookies, such as peppermint crinkle, gingerbread, and peanut butter cookies.
Go Big (On Sweets) Or Go Home
Sure, life has some bitter notes, but you can balance it out with a hefty dose of sweetness. Yes, cookies are plenty sweet on their own, but pair them with these sweet treats, and your taste buds will rejoice.
- Ice Cream– Grab a scoop of vanilla ice cream and put it between two of your favorite cookies to make a delicious ice cream sandwich. Or, make a sundae by topping your cookie with ice cream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.
Blend chocolate or vanilla ice cream with cookie pieces to create a decadent milkshake. Favorite milkshake cookies include peanut butter, chocolate chip, mint chocolate, and snickerdoodle. Experiment with different ice cream and cookie flavors.
- Pie– A slice of fruit pie nicely compliments a richly flavored cookie.
- Cake– Have your cake and cookie too. Really. No more having to decide which dessert is better; just have them both. A slice of moist cake alongside a cookie is what dessert dreams are made of.
Feel Free To Be Salty
If Valentine’s leaves you a little “salty” this year, we get it. But don’t let it get you down for too long—trade in those “salty” feelings for a salty snack or two to enjoy with your cookies.
- Crackers– Sweet and salty create a beautiful balance of flavor for your taste buds. Salted, buttery, crispy crackers pair perfectly with nearly any cookie.
- Sea Salt– Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the top of your cookie for a deliciously bold flavor.
Get A Little Cheesy
We’ve all heard about cheese going well with things like wine or crackers, but there may be something even better. Eating cheese along with your cookies enhances the flavors. Cheese is simply another dairy product that was made to complement cookies.
Try out these delicious cheese and cookie pairings.
- Feta– The mild flavor of this soft cheese pairs well with the rich flavor of a chocolate mint cookie.
- Brie– Gingersnaps or shortbread are the perfect cookies to enjoy with double or triple-cream cheeses like brie.
- Sharp Cheddar– The robust flavor of sharp cheddar is best suited for cookies such as oatmeal. Add dark chocolate chips to the cookies and be prepared for intensely delicious flavor.
- Gouda– It should be no surprise that one of the world’s most popular cheeses pairs well with one of the most popular cookies- chocolate chip.
- Brabander– This goat gouda’s sweet, savory, tangy flavor is best served with a fig cookie.
- Gorgonzola– Biscoff cookies are the perfect match for the salty flavor of this blue cheese.
- Beemster– This robust cheese pairs marvelously with the rich caramel flavor of Stroopwafels.
- Parmesan– A hard, aged Italian cheese like parmesan blends well with sweet, Italian butter cookies.
- Blue Cheese– Danish butter cookies are an ideal match for strong, pungent blue cheeses.
| Cheese | Cookie It Pairs Well With |
|---|---|
| Feta | Chocolate Mint |
| Brie | Gingersnaps, Shortbread |
| Sharp Cheddar | Oatmeal |
| Brabander | Fig |
| Gorgonzola | Biscoff |
| Beemster | Waffle |
| Parmesan | Italian Butter Cookies |
| Blue Cheese | Danish Butter Cookies |
This Valentine’s season, don’t let your lack of having a significant other bring you down. You’ll find your perfect match one day. But, for now, focus on finding the perfect match for your favorite cookie.
Just like dating, explore your options regarding these cookie pairings. But, rather than being discouraged after an awkward first date, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by each pairing you try.
Remember, people let you down. Gourmet cookies don’t. So, hop online and order yourself a couple of Valentine’s cookie boxes to start your matchmaking today.