Cookies dissolve just like biscuits and are not a problem. Dad's sister offered him some pork pie once, I said no because I knew he would not be able to swallow it but once offered dad insisted that he could eat anything and took a piece and I couldn't stop him. Ten minutes later dad was choking and back up it came. His sister listened to me after that.
Shepherds pie was fine with gravy but no chunks of carrot or peas as for some reason they just got stuck. Ice cream was good with double cream on top. The best thing was scrambled egg, basically half egg and half double cream and butter. I used to add slithers of smoked salmon as a treat, it certainly helped dad gain weight.
I hope things improve
@deepetshopboy