Man fans stunned after revealing the shocking truth about Cookie Monster’s ‘cookies’ after realizing they aren’t actually cookies.
For years, Sesame Street fans believed the Cookie Monster’s cookies were the ultimate sweet treat. His enthusiastic cookie binges were a highlight of the show.
However, it has recently been revealed that these so-called cookies aren’t cookies at all, and the internet is buzzing with shock.
The Cookie Monster’s ‘Cookies’ are actually rice cakes
What we thought were delicious, crunchy cookies were actually rice cakes painted to look like cookies.
According to Mashable, this surprising substitution was made for practical reasons.
The real cookies would leave grease stains on the Sesame Street puppets, making them look dirty and worn out.
Additionally, heavy cookies could pose a safety risk by falling into the head of the operator inside the puppet costume.
Rice cakes, being light and airy, were a safer option.
The Cookie Monster’s reaction to rice cakes
Despite the practicality, the Cookie Monster wasn’t thrilled with the switch. On X (formerly Twitter), he humorously commented: “Today me tried new food: rice cakes. Dis must be cruel joke. Dey taste NOTHING like cake!” Clearly, he wasn’t a fan of the change.
However, after revealing that the Cookie Monster’s ‘cookies’ are actually rice cakes, many were stunned after having mistaken them for a long time.
One person said: Wow do people know it’s actually a puppet.
A second wrote: Brownies that identify as cookies are still cookies.
While a third commented: I’m eating cookies as I read this
Another added: Cookie monster is no longer cookie monster lol.
Someone else said: Why make cookies and just waste them what’s the point anyways.
Another user wrote: My life has been a lie!!! Not cookies.
The Cookie Monster’s ‘Cookie’ Recipe revealed
For those curious about what goes into the Cookie Monster’s cookies, Delish shares an intricate recipe.
Lara MacLean, a ‘puppet wrangler’ for the Jim Henson Company, developed the recipe in the 2000s.
According to The New York Times, the cookies are made with pancake mix, Grape-Nuts, puffed rice, instant coffee, and water.
They’re topped with hot glue that resembles chocolate chips. MacLean described the cookies as “kind of like dog treats.”
How the Cookie Monster’s Cookies are designed for comedy
David Rudman, who has portrayed the Cookie Monster since 2001, explained that the cookies are designed to crumble easily for comedic effect.
According to Rudman, “The cookies are thin enough that it’ll explode into a hundred crumbs,” adding to the humor of the scene.
The revelation that the Cookie Monster’s cookies aren’t really cookies has shocked fans.
Whether rice cakes or specially made crackers, it’s clear that the puppeteers have always put practicality and safety first.
While the Cookie Monster may not approve of the swap, it’s a fun fact that adds another layer to the beloved character’s history.