From the flaky, spiced crust of an American apple pie to the espresso-soaked layers of an Italian tiramisu or the dense creamy richness of gelato dessert is a global language. Every country has its own blueprint for the perfect ending to a meal. However in the halls of Lake Mary High School what do students think the best dessert is?

The best feeling is walking into your house after a long day of school or sports and you are immediately greeted with the thick air of  the sweet and savory aroma of butter, caramelized sugar, and melting cocoa. The chocolate chip cookie is the best cookie because it’s just a perfect cookie offers a crunch on the edges with a soft doughy center that melts instantly in your mouth.

Imagine if the lights are dimming on the field and your adrenaline from the game is fading and you are starting to get hangry. This is the prime time for a little sweet treat . Whether it’s a quick stop at the local ice cream shop or raiding the pantry for those hidden Oreos. But that specific smell of warm, golden-brown cookies waiting at home That’s not just a snack it’s a victory lap. It’s the culinary equivalent of a no homework passing sweet, comforting, and gone way too fast.

But what is LMHS students favorite dessert I know mine is a warm chocolate chip cookie but what about the the students? I went around the school asking people what the favor dessert is and I was shocked by the results. I found that non-athletic student manly eat frozen dessert such as ice cream or popsicles averaging at about 25% but athletes favorite dessert was cookies and brownies both at 19% . Im happy that cookies was 19% because well there just the best. I also asked students what there least favor dessert was and they came up with pudding and cupcakes both tying  with 47% dislikes.

Ultimately my journey through the schools dessert opinions confirmed one thing dessert is more than just calories. It’s a reward system. Whether it’s the victory lap of a golden brown chocolate chip cookie or the icy relief of a popsicle, these treats are the small wins that make the high school grind a little more bearable. So the next time you walk through your front door and that scent of melting cocoa hits you take a second to appreciate it. In the high stakes world of sports, tests, and social stress, sometimes a warm cookie is the only thing you need