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CookieCookiess
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ObjectiveObjective
• Summarize factors that impact cookie quality
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What Makes a Good Cookie?What Makes a Good Cookie?
• Cookies come in all shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures
• It is important to know how various ingredients and methods influence the characteristics of a cookie
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FlavorFlavor
• The flavor of cookies is primarily determined by the quality of the ingredients used
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FlavorFlavor
• Choose high-quality ingredients that are fresh
• Follow recipes carefully and measure ingredients exactly
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TextureTexture
• Ingredients are the most important factor in achieving a particular texture in cookies– High-gluten flour can make cookies tough– Crisper cookies generally have a larger
proportion of sugar– Softer cookies contain more fat and moisture– Chewy cookies have a higher amount of sugar
combined with moisture, as well as more eggs
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TextureTexture
• Mixing and baking procedures also affect a cookie’s texture– Overmixing the dough develops too much
gluten creating a tough cookie– Baking too long or at a temperature that is
too high usually results in a dry, hard cookie
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AppearanceAppearance
• Cookies should be uniform in shape and size with an attractive appearance
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AppearanceAppearance
• Bake cookies at the proper temperature for the appropriate time to achieve proper color
• Cookies can be uniformly decorated by applying icing, nuts, sanding sugar, or confections
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ObjectiveObjective
• Explain the two most common methods for mixing cookie dough
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Mixing MethodsMixing Methods
• Two common methods for making cookie dough include– one-stage method– creaming method
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One-Stage MethodOne-Stage Method
• Simplest method for making cookies
• Place all the ingredients into the bowl and mix
• Mix for two to three minutes at moderate speed
• Overmixing can result in tough dough
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Creaming MethodCreaming Method
• Gluten is less likely to overdevelop using the creaming method because the flour is added last
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ObjectiveObjective
• Recall common methods for forming cookies
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Forming MethodsForming Methods
• Cookies can be classified by the method used to form the cookie
• Each technique creates a uniquely shaped cookie
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Drop CookiesDrop Cookies
• Use a portion scoop to create equal-sized drop cookies
• When portioning, allow enough space between the drops of dough to allow the cookies to spread during baking
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Drop CookiesDrop Cookies
• Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies are often made using the drop method
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Rolled CookiesRolled Cookies
• Rolled cookies are transferred to a sheet pan and baked after being cut into the desired shapes
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Rolled CookiesRolled Cookies
• After cutting, these cookies are often decorated with sanding sugar and confections before baking
• Are especially popular for holidays and special occasions because of the limitless shape possibilities
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Rolled CookiesRolled Cookies
• After baking they may be decorated with fondant or other icings
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Spritz (Pressed) CookiesSpritz (Pressed) Cookies
• Some bakeshops use a special cookie press to make spritz cookies
• The dough is pressed through a specially shaped die to create specific shapes
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Sheet CookiesSheet Cookies
• Brownies are popular sheet cookies
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Sheet CookiesSheet Cookies
• The entire sheet pan is baked and later the sheet is cut into individual cookies
• This method of forming cookies saves labor
• Multilayered cookies can be created using this method
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Icebox CookiesIcebox Cookies
• When making icebox cookies, the shaped dough is wrapped in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerated
• When fully chilled, the dough is firm and can be sliced into individual cookies
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Icebox CookiesIcebox Cookies
• This technique makes it possible to create effects such as checkerboard or pinwheels
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Bar CookiesBar Cookies
• Biscotti are an example of a popular bar cookie
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Bar CookiesBar Cookies
• After shaping the dough into a log, it is flattened and baked
• While it is still warm, the cooked log is sliced into one-inch (2 cm) segments to form cookies
• The cookies are baked a second time to create a hard texture
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• What elements are considered when judging the quality of cookies?
– Flavor– Texture– Appearance
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• What determines the flavor of cookies?
– Quality of ingredients– Proportion of ingredients
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• What factors impact the texture of cookies?
– Ingredients– Mixing and baking procedures
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• What gives cookies an appealing appearance?
– Uniform size and shape– Proper baking temperature and time– Uniform decoration
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• Describe the one-stage method for mixing cookie dough
– Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix
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• Describe the creaming method for mixing cookie dough
– Mix butter or shortening with sugar and spices until smooth
– Add eggs and liquids and mix until incorporated
– Add flour and leavening agent and blend
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• Name the methods used for forming cookies
– Drop– Rolled– Spritz– Sheet– Icebox– Bar