Cookies
Ms. Cilurzo
Objectives:
• Identify the six types of cookies.
• Demonstrate how to cream for
successful results.
• Be able to prepare several types of
more involved cookies demonstrating
a variety of preparation techniques.
6 Types of Cookies
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1) Molded
2) Refrigerator
3) Pressed
4) Bar
5) Drop
6) Rolled
Bar Cookies
• They are baked in a shallow pan and then cut
into bars or squares
• Examples: Brownies
Drop Cookies
• Made from soft dough and dropped onto a
cookie sheet
• Allow at least 2 inches between cookies since
they spread and flatten a bit during baking
• Example: Chocolate chip cookies
Rolled Cookies
• Made from stiff dough that is rolled out and
cut into different shapes with cookie cutters
• Rolled cookie dough needs to be chilled for
easier handling
• Example: Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies
• Place the cookies about 1 inch apart from
each other on the cookie sheet.
Molded Cookies
• Shaped by hand
• Balls of dough may be rolled in chopped nuts or
other coating before baking
• Some are flattened with the bottom of a glass
• This dough needs refrigeration so the cookies will
be easier to shape
• Overworking makes this dough tough
• Example: Snickerdoodle Cookies and Chocolate
Crinkle Cookies
Refrigerator Cookies
• To make refrigerator cookies, form the dough into
a long, even roll. Wrap the rolls well in wax paper,
foil, or plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator.
• The dough can be prepared several days in
advance
• To cut, slice the roll by encircling it with heavy
thread and pulling the ends. Place slices about 1
inch apart on the cookie sheet. They don’t spread
too much.
• Ex: Spice cookies
Pressed Cookies
• Pressed cookies are made by using a cookie press
to force dough directly onto a baking sheet.
• Spritz cookies are the most familiar type
• The consistency of the dough is the key to these
cookies. It must be soft enough to press but firm
enough to hold its shape
• You don’t need to put these cookies too far apart
from each other on the cookie sheet (about ½
inch) because they barely spread
Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
6 Tablespoons white sugar
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
Cookie Videos and History
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxta98tzBrw
• brief cookie exchange video
• http://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/about-us/thenestle-toll-house-story.aspx
• history of toll house cookies
• http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/cookies.htm
• history of cookies
• http://bakememore.com/2008/12/29/tracing-the-historyof-the-snickerdoodle/
• history of snickerdoodles
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bitartrate
• what is cream of tartar?