A variant spelling of 'cookie,' referring to a small sweet baked good or pastry.
From Dutch 'koekje' (little cake), which English borrowed when Dutch traders were influential in North America. The spelling 'cookey' is an older variant that survives in some regions but is now considered non-standard.
The word 'cookie' traveled from Dutch to American English, while the British kept 'biscuit' from French—so different English-speaking countries use different words for nearly identical treats, a reminder that language communities evolve separately!
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