Unit 7: Cookies
Cooling of Cookies
Follow recipe directions. Remove from pan to cooling rack to cool fast. Leaving them on the pan continues to cook them. Cool completely before storage.
Examples of Bar/Sheet Cookies
Lemon Bar and Brownie
Examples of Piped Cookies
Macarons
Storage of Cookies
Most cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Cookies can also be frozen for later use.
Packaging of Cookies
Paper- For hard or crispy cookies. Plastic- For softer cookies.
Examples of Molded Cookies
Spritz and Almond Crescent
Examples of Rolled/Cut Out Cookies
Sugar and Gingerbread
Bar/Sheet Cookies
Cookies baked in large sheets and portioned after baking.
Piped Cookies
Cookies made from a batter that is placed in a piping bag and piped into shapes on a sheet pan.
Drop Cookies
Cookies made from a dough firm enough to be spooned or scooped onto a baking sheet.
Molded Cookies
Cookies made from a dough stiff enough to be formed by hand, stamped, pressed, or piped.
Rolled/Cut Out Cookies
Cookies made from a dough that is prepared, chilled, and rolled, then cut into desired shapes before cooking.
Twice Baked Cookies
Cookies prepared in a log or loaf, baked then cooled, sliced and re-baked.
Examples of Twice Baked Cookies
Biscotti
Examples of Drop Cookies
Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal