7 Types of Cookies

sheet cookies

Made by evenly spreading dough or batter onto a sheet pan.

molded cookies

Made from a stiff dough Small amount of dough is shaped and molded with fingers

icebox cookies

cookies made from dough that is shaped into logs or rectangles, thoroughly chilled, then sliced into individual pieces as needed for baking.

rolled cookies

cookies made from stiff dough rolled out and cut into shapes with cookie cutters

Bar cookies

Cookies baked in shallow pan and cut into bars or squares

Bagged Cookies

Cookies made from dough that is forced through a pastry bag into various shapes.

Dropped Cookies

Cookies made from soft dough or batter dropped on baking sheets with a spoon, scoop, or other measuring implement.