Cookie Monster’s cookies aren’t real treats; they’re special props made to crumble perfectly for comedy, not for eating. The ...

If you have ever wondered what the “Sesame Street” Muppet is really eating, we have the answer. By Sopan Deb Years ago, a reader wrote probing for details on a mystery that had vexed him: What’s the ...

Something must be wrong in the land of Muppets. First PBS announced that “Sesame Street” would kick off its 35th season this week with a multiyear story arc about healthy habits. No problem there; ...

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Years ago, a reader wrote probing for details on a mystery that had vexed him: What’s the deal with the cookies that Cookie Monster eats? The email said nothing else. I chuckled and filed the note in ...

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The chocolate chip cookie — a tiny morsel so relatable that even Google used it to train AI -- is a staple so loved that every permutation and addition is welcome, from chewy pumpkin chocolate chip ...