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