cookies are regarded as the most, sought-after baked products. This
is simply because they are easy to make, and cookies, unlike other baked
foods, have a longer shelf life. They could also come in handy whenever
you need energy since they are considered as carbohydrate-rich foods.
There is also an array of flavors for cookies.
The
methods of preparation for cookies are classified into molded, drop,
rolled, and pressed. The most common type of cookies is the drop
cookies. It is also the simplest method of preparation. You would just
drop the uncooked cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Next is the molded
cookie method wherein each piece of cookie is shaped or molded manually.
Next is the rolled cookie method.
In this method, the cookie
dough is shaped into a log and then placed inside the freezer or
chilled. When the cookie log hardens, it is then divided into equal
portions. Lastly is the pressed-cookie method. This method of making
cookies involves rolling out the dough by a rolling pin and then cutting
out shapes by using various kinds of cookie cutters. After the pressed
cookies are baked, designing them with frosting or sugar icing can be
the most fun part of making them.
My favorite cookie recipe is Chocolate Chip oatmeal cookies. This can be baked in an oven toaster for
7 minutes or in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes. The
ingredients can be found in a pantry. For two dozens of cookies weighing
five grams each, you will need:
1 bar (225 grams) unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 and one-half cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted, all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 medium-sized eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In
the Kitchen Aid electric mixer, place a paddle attachment. Cut the
butter into cubes and place them in the mixer. Beat for three minutes
and add in the sugar. Mix in the sugar before beating for another three
minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy. Add in the eggs one a time
beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract. Add
in the baking soda, salt, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Fold in
the Chocolate Chip. Arrange the cookies on a lined and greased baking
sheet. Make sure that the cookies are well spaced to allow some space
for rising. The cookies are done when the cookies turn golden brown,
about 10-15 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. To
prolong their freshness, store the cookies on a tightly covered cookie
jar. They can last for up to seven days.
