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Section 29.1 Cookies. Cookies are small desserts that can be crisp, soft, or chewy and come in many shapes. Cookies are made using either a one-stage method, or a creaming method. Cookie Characteristics. Describe the three types of cookies. Cookie Type. Description. Crisp Cookies.
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Section 29.1 Cookies • Cookies are small desserts that can be crisp, soft, or chewy and come in many shapes. • Cookies are made using either a one-stage method, or a creaming method.
Cookie Characteristics Describe the three types of cookies. Cookie Type Description Crisp Cookies Have very little moisture in the batter; have a high ratio of sugar; spread more than other cookies during baking Soft Cookies Have low amounts of fat and sugar in the batter; have a high proportion of liquids; keep a soft texture after baking Chewy Cookies Have a high ratio of eggs, sugar, and liquid, but a low amount of fat; gluten must develop during mixing
spread Expand. Cookie Characteristics • Spread is determined by: • flour type • sugar type • amount of liquid • baking soda • fat type • baking temperature
one-stage method A cookie mixing method in which all ingredients are mixed in a single stage. Making Cookies • Most cookies contain sugar, fat, eggs, flour, baking soda, and leavening agents. • A few cookies are made using the one-stage method, but the creaming method is the most common.
drop cookie A cookie with soft batter or dough that uses the creaming process. Making Cookies • Cookie types include: • drop • rolled • icebox • molded • bar
double pan A sheet pan placed inside a second pan of the same size. Making Cookies • To prevent burning, double pan the cookies. • Cookies are done when the bottoms and edges turn light golden brown.