Cookies and Pies

Chapter 21.4

Kinds of Cookies

Bar cookies Baked in square or rectangular pans and then

cut into bars, squares or diamonds Can be made from batters or soft dough that is

pressed into the pan Ex. Brownies

Kinds of Cookies

Drop cookies Made from a soft dough dropped onto cookie

sheets Dough spreads out to make a thick cookie Allow 2 inches between cookies so they can

spread without touching Ex. Chocolate chip cookies

Reduced fat cookies replace some or all of the fat with applesauce, mashed bananas, pureed fruits, or canned pumpkin

Kinds of Cookies

Cut-out cookies (rolled cookies) Made from stiff dough that is rolled out and cut

with cookie cutters Ex. Sugar cookies

Pressed cookies Made by pushing dough through a cookie press Can make a variety of shapes

Ex. Spritz cookies

Kinds of Cookies

Molded cookies Formed by shaping the dough by hand into

balls Cookies can then be rolled in nuts or other

toppings Alternatively the cookies can be pressed with a

fork or the bottom of a glass Ex. Peanut butter cookies

Kinds of Cookies

Sliced cookies (refrigerator/icebox cookies) Made by forming a soft dough into a long roll and

refrigerating it. When chilled and firm, the cookies are sliced and

bakedEx. Sliced butter cookies

Baking Cookies

Most cookies are baked on cookie sheets Flat pans with only one edge

Let cookies sheets cool between batches or the warm pan will cause to cookies to lose their shape

Bar cookies are done when they pull away slightly at the edges

Cookies are done when lightly browned and edges are firm

Pie

Pie – a flaky crust filled with either a sweet or savory mixture

Sweet pies may contain fruit, custard, or cream filling Generally served as a dessert

Savory pies may be filled with meat or a custard and vegetable mixture

Generally served as a main dish• Ex. Pot pie and quiche

Pie Crust Demo