The Big Cookie — 04/17/2025

A Hippo cover with a very big cookie on it!

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10 In this week’s cover story, John Fladd looks at the Big Cookie — you know the one. It’s a supersized sugar or chocolate chip cookie, bigger than your standard teaspoon-full-of-dough size, that is more a full dessert than snack. It offers you sharing opportunities or is a special indulgence just for one. How are they assembled? What are their tastiest qualities? John looks at the art of the gloriously big cookie.

Also on the cover: Take a look back at Manchester history with the book Grenier Air Base (see page 15). Is there a better combination than waffles and doughnuts (page 18)? And find all sorts of live music for your weekend including shows at area bars and restaurants listed in our Music This Week (see page 27) and ticketed shows in our Concerts listings (page 30).

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