raisin cookie
Definition
Noun: A raisin cookie is a type of small, sweet, baked cake that contains raisins. Raisins are dried grapes, and in this context, they are a key ingredient mixed into the cookie dough before baking.
Usage
The term is used to specifically describe a cookie variety distinguished by the inclusion of raisins. * She baked a batch of delicious raisin cookies for the school fundraiser. * My favorite kind is the raisin cookie; I don't like chocolate chips. * Would you like a raisin cookie with your tea?
Advanced Usage
- As a compound modifier: The term can function as a compound adjective to describe other related items.
- The raisin cookie recipe calls for cinnamon and nutmeg.
- He prefers raisin cookie dough over chocolate chip.
Variants and Related Words
- Oatmeal raisin cookie: A common specific type of raisin cookie that also contains oatmeal.
- Cookie: The general category of small, sweet, baked goods.
- Raisin: A dried grape, which is the defining ingredient.
Synonyms
- Fruit cookie (a broader term, as raisins are a type of dried fruit)
Related Phrases
- Homemade raisin cookie: Emphasizes the cookie was made at home, not store-bought.
- Chewy raisin cookie: Describes the texture of the cookie.
Noun
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cookie containing raisins
