This National Oatmeal Cookie Day is a case study in tolerance. We begin with the conventional cookie, which, being a Sprinkles creation, is hardly ordinary. Notwithstanding the addition of cornflakes, Sprinkles is here to represent the standard preparation.
As a species, the oatmeal cookie takes well to modification. It can be gluten-free, exemplified by the most notable Goodman Gluten Free brand.
It can transform into a doughnut.
It can be vegan.
It has history. The Bravetart book tells the backstory of the famous packaged oatmeal creme pies. And it’s modern, per the Bravetart recipe for a contemporary creme pie.
It’s fashionable, drawing long lines at bakeries such as Levain.
Respectably tolerant, oatmeal cookies may be my second favorite baked good.
Andrea Adleman | Cupcakologist 