The History Of Food (And Cookies) On Sesame Street Nowadays, Cookie Monster doesn't only eat cookies. In 2005, "Sesame Street" kicked off a Healthy Habits for Life initiative.

Cookie Monster still gobbles cookies, he’s just a healthier version of his old self. His eyes are still googly, his fur is still scruffy and he’s still messy.

Adam Sandler appeared on a 2009 episode of “Sesame Street” and decided to share in Cookie’s delight by spontaneously eating a cookie with him on set. “As soon as the cameras cut, he was ...