1. Cookies Ms. Cilurzo

2. 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.

3. 6 Types of Cookies 1) Molded 2) Refrigerator 3) Pressed 4) Bar 5) Drop 6) Rolled

4. Bar Cookies They are baked in a shallow pan and then cut into bars or squares Examples: Brownies

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Chocolate Chip Cookies 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

11. Cookie Videos and History http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxta98tzBrw brief cookie exchange video http://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/about-us/the- nestle-toll-house-story.aspx http://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/about-us/the- nestle-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-history- of-the-snickerdoodle/ http://bakememore.com/2008/12/29/tracing-the-history- of-the-snickerdoodle/ history of snickerdoodles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bitartrate what is cream of tartar?