Cookie Study Guide Flashcards
spritz
pressed
pinwheel
refridgerator
oatmeal
dropped
snickerdoodles
molded
brownies
bar
chocolate chip
dropped
sugar cookies
rolled
peanut butter
molded
leavening agents
baking soda, baking powder
two types of dough of batter for making cookies
soft and stiff
how can you tell if cookies are done?
your finger should make a slight indent and be golden brown
what is creaming
mixing sugar and butter
do you always need to grease your pan while baking?
no
can you freeze baked cookies and cookie dough?
yes
extremely shiny cookie sheets, will cause cookies to…
not brown evenly
What happens if there is too much flour in a cookie?
cookies don’t spread enough and crumble
What happens if there is too little flour?
cookies will be flat, greasy, and crispy
what does a leavening agent do to cookies?
causes cookies to rise and expand
What type of cookie sheet should you use for cookies?
rimmed or rimless sheet pan
what is the difference between brown and white sugar?
brown sugar has more molasses added to it
how do you test brownies for being done?
stick a toothpick in the center
what two cookies come from soft dough?
dropped and bar
what are the four types of cookies that come from stiff dough?
rolled, refrigerator, pressed, molded
vanilla
adds flavor
salt
brings out flavor
baking soda
causes cookies to rise
flour
structure of cookies
sugar
provides sweetness
brown sugar
adds color and sweetness
baking powder
makes cookies rise and expand
fat
makes food tender
eggs
binding agent, color and flavor
