Was his the "trick" part of the question?

Subject: Was his the "trick" part of the question?
Author: Outhra
Posted on: 2013-03-23 03:44:00 UTC

You had mentioned that it was a trick question. Was there actually a subcategory of both cookies based on whether or not they were baked by one's grandparents the whole time, and that subcategory was in itself indicative of a third part of the question? (throws documents up in the air)
This new component practically voids all of my previous calculations! Baked goods are a complex and multi-faceted matter! To calculate for all possible conditions, family members and other acquaintances involved in cookie production, and level of experience on the part of the baker would be sheer madness! Now we'll never find out which cookie is best! (looks for more documents to toss into the air in frustration) And I don't have anything else to throw!

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This is a deep and meaningful question. by Karen on 2013-03-21 22:30:00 UTC Reply

Which kind of cookie do you prefer: peanut butter or chocolate chip?

Chocolate chip. by Sergio Turbo on 2013-03-24 21:10:00 UTC Reply

I don't like peanut butter very much, but it might be because I'm used to a completely different cuisine.

I did try American-style chocolate chip cookies, and they're really good.
Well... by Lynne Lloyd on 2013-03-24 03:35:00 UTC Reply

I really like peanut butter, but I'm going for the chocolate chip!
CHOCOLATE CHIP. by DawnFire on 2013-03-23 15:04:00 UTC Reply

Yummmmm...aw, man, I hope I have some chocolate somewhere with me, 'cause now I really want some.

(For preference: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Awesome. My dad and I used to make them; they'd never last more than a couple of days. I should really see about us making more...I think we tried, at some point, but we just ended up eating the chocolate chips before we found time to actually make the cookies.)

~DF

My mom makes the best oatmeal cookies. by hermione of vulcan on 2013-03-23 21:44:00 UTC Reply

She's made chocolate chip cranberry, cranberry walnut, M&M, chocolate chip butterscotch...

Now I'm hungry.
Haha yes by Karen on 2013-03-23 19:32:00 UTC Reply

Whenever I try making cookies, I wind up eating at least half of the batter before anything goes into the oven. >.>

Meh, we didn't even make it to the batter stage. by DawnFire on 2013-03-23 21:25:00 UTC Reply

We just had a bag of chocolate chips in the fridge and ate them. It's pretty fun, actually--you can just grab a couple to eat whenever you need some sugar (or just want chocolate). Not as tasty as the cookies, but...Well, it's certainly easier.

~DF

Mmm, chocolate chips. by Karen on 2013-03-24 02:00:00 UTC Reply

Milk or dark chocolate?

Milk or bittersweet. (nm) by DawnFire on 2013-03-24 07:40:00 UTC Reply

Peanut butter chip, hands down. by SpecstacularSC on 2013-03-23 03:42:00 UTC Reply

But I'm prone to either one.
Provided both are done to perfection... by Cobalt on 2013-03-22 23:06:00 UTC Reply

Still going with chocolate chip. Good ones melt in your mouth, and I've never seen a peanut butter cookie that manages to do that the same way.

You've never had my grandmother's peanut butter cookies. by Karen on 2013-03-22 23:29:00 UTC Reply

I swear they melt in your mouth.

Was his the "trick" part of the question? by Outhra on 2013-03-23 03:44:00 UTC Reply

You had mentioned that it was a trick question. Was there actually a subcategory of both cookies based on whether or not they were baked by one's grandparents the whole time, and that subcategory was in itself indicative of a third part of the question? (throws documents up in the air)
This new component practically voids all of my previous calculations! Baked goods are a complex and multi-faceted matter! To calculate for all possible conditions, family members and other acquaintances involved in cookie production, and level of experience on the part of the baker would be sheer madness! Now we'll never find out which cookie is best! (looks for more documents to toss into the air in frustration) And I don't have anything else to throw!

Actually... by Karen on 2013-03-23 19:30:00 UTC Reply

The grandmother part was just because you said you haven't ever had peanut butter cookies that melted, and I wanted to let you know they exist.

And I could tell you what the trick part is, but I'm not going to, because you're overanalyzing the situation and it's entertaining.

My answer to the trick question... by Jopalopa on 2013-03-24 01:12:00 UTC Reply

is one of the following:

a) The 64th square would have more rice than the entire kingdom.
b) The surgeon is his MOTHER.
c) You should change your choice to the other door.
d) The seventh philosopher starves to death.
e) He commited suicide with an icicle.
f) 16 miles per hour.
g) Only if the missionary is also the nun's uncle.
h) The first cannibal on the 29th night at midnight.
i) Ask him what the other farmer would say is the correct road.
j) He adds his own horse, then it's left over at the end.
k) He's too short to reach any button above the 10th floor.

Which one? Well, I'm not sure. [i]But it's one of them![/i] Oh, and as for the cookie question? Chocolate chip.

Ah! But you have forgotten one crucial detail! by Outhra on 2013-03-24 02:15:00 UTC Reply

The very short surgeon would easily be able to disable the farmers with the icicle, given that it was able to pierce bone, thus negating the need to involve the cannibal at all! Then, the missionary would find the philosopher's body, as the cannibal wouldn't have been present to eat it after winning the horse race! Your villainous scheme would have been foiled, especially if you try to go out the other door! That one leads into the public restrooms! You'd be trapped!

(Oh, and by the way, the brackets for underlining and italicizing are , not [ and ]. Just for future reference. Welcome to the Board!)
THOSE ARE ALL CORRECT by Karen on 2013-03-24 01:58:00 UTC Reply

Well no not they aren't. But good guesses, all! You're very close!

Both. by Ivan the Not-so-Terrible on 2013-03-22 20:46:00 UTC Reply

Peanut butter cookie with chocolate chips.
I don't like peanuts, so... (nm) by Tray-Gnome on 2013-03-22 15:49:00 UTC Reply
cookies by doctorlit on 2013-03-22 14:57:00 UTC Reply

I hate peanut butter cookies. They're too dry.

But it has to be a certain kind of chocolate chip cookie. When they're too stale, they're no good to eat. They have to be fresh and soft.

Sugar cookies are probably my absolute favorite.
Chocolate chip. by Ellipsis Flood on 2013-03-22 14:52:00 UTC Reply

I like chocolate and dislike peanuts. Easy as pie.
Chocolate chip, every time. by Cyba Zero on 2013-03-22 09:40:00 UTC Reply

Although, I don't think I've ever tried a peanut butter cookie. Still, chocolate is chocolate.
As someone who doesn't like chocolate ... by SingingTheThunder on 2013-03-22 09:32:00 UTC Reply

*Ducks in anticipation of a barrage of insults, mouldy vegetables, disbelief, etc.*

Sooooo....peanut butter? (nm) by Karen on 2013-03-22 16:21:00 UTC Reply

Chocolate chip, duh. by World-Jumper on 2013-03-22 07:33:00 UTC Reply

I mean, come on.

Look at those beauties. Don't lie, you're salivating right now, wanting some of those chocolate chip cookies. Best darn cookies on the planet right here.
Snickerdoodles by PitViperOfDoom on 2013-03-22 05:07:00 UTC Reply

Sob with me, Lizzie Bennet Diaries fans.
Chocolate chip by Rina on 2013-03-22 02:44:00 UTC Reply

It's my favorite. :D
Re: This is a deep and meaningful question. by Blu on 2013-03-22 02:28:00 UTC Reply

Peanut butter with chocolate chips in it. :)

MORE BLASPHEMY by Karen on 2013-03-22 06:26:00 UTC Reply

Or did you accidentally do one anonymously, Blu?

Either way, IT'S STILL BLASPHEMY.

Re: This is a deep and meaningful question. by Anonymous on 2013-03-22 02:28:00 UTC Reply

Peanut butter with chocolate chips in it. :)

BLASPHEMY (nm) by Karen on 2013-03-22 06:25:00 UTC Reply

This certainly is a deep and meaningful question. by Bausiren on 2013-03-22 02:13:00 UTC Reply

Butterscotch, I would say if I had my own choice. But no; you have limited it. Bad Karen.
Hmmmm... chocolate chip. All de way.

And this is a deep and meaningful reply. by Karen on 2013-03-22 06:24:00 UTC Reply

The twist is that it's a trick question and nobody has gotten it right.
Re: This certainly is a deep and meaningful question. by Myrddin on 2013-03-22 03:33:00 UTC Reply

I was going to say snickerdoodles or gingersnaps, but those weren't choices either. XD

Chocolate chip. Yep. (nm) by Ozzielot on 2013-03-22 00:23:00 UTC Reply
Chocolate Chip. Hands down. (nm) by Pauline07 on 2013-03-22 00:06:00 UTC Reply
Yes. (nm) by Riese on 2013-03-21 23:57:00 UTC Reply
Chocolate chip (nm) by Antigone68104 on 2013-03-21 23:49:00 UTC Reply
Peanut butter chocolate chip. :) (nm) by hermione of vulcan on 2013-03-21 23:42:00 UTC Reply
A deep and meaningful answer. by Myrddin on 2013-03-21 23:14:00 UTC Reply

Definitely chocolate chip. *hops on the chocolate chip wagon* Cookies are just better with bits of chocolate in them!
To chocolate or not to chocolate... by Khaosity on 2013-03-21 23:02:00 UTC Reply

Is no question at all! IT IS DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CHIP I MUST NOM NOM NOM IT!!!! /craziness :-)
After much soul-searching and careful thought by firemagic on 2013-03-21 22:34:00 UTC Reply

I have decided on chocolate chip. Because chocolate.
Indeed it is. by SeaTurtle on 2013-03-21 22:33:00 UTC Reply

Chocolate all the way. Accept no substitutes.

What about white chocolate? Is that considered a substitute? (nm by firemagic on 2013-03-21 22:34:00 UTC Reply

White Chocolate doesn't melt the same way. by Outhra on 2013-03-21 23:25:00 UTC Reply

To me, the best part of chocolate chip cookies is the way that the chocolate gets so that it melts on the inside, but holds its shape until you bite it. White chocolate melts a little when it cooks, but it falls in on itself when it should turn into delicious goo.
Maybe I'm just cooking the white chocolate wrong, but it's still not the same.

No, I think you're cooking it right by firemagic on 2013-03-22 01:32:00 UTC Reply

I've been baking lots of cookies lately, and I'm pretty sure that you're right about the white chocolate chips not getting as gooey as regular chocolate ones. Hm. I shall have to bake new batches! For SCIENCE.

Be sure to include the recipe in the lab report. (nm) by SeaTurtle on 2013-03-22 07:10:00 UTC Reply
I FULLY SUPPORT THIS. FOR SCIENCE. (nm) by Karen on 2013-03-22 06:22:00 UTC Reply

Nah, it isn't. by SeaTurtle on 2013-03-21 22:35:00 UTC Reply

White chocolate actually only contains cocoa butter-- not actual solids.

It does look nice, though.