Prepare cookies.

Preparation should include

• identifying various types of cookies, such as

• • drop
  • icebox
  • piped
  • stenciled
  • bar
  • cutout
  • twice-baked
  • molded
• making various types of cookies according to standardized recipes.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are some characteristics of a finished cookie? How might they differ?
• What is the effect of carry-over cooking on the finished product?
• Why is it important to add eggs separately when mixing cookie dough?
• How is the spread of a cookie determined?

Communication

• What is the most common process used for mixing cookie dough?
• What is the creaming method?
• What are the main types of cookies?

Leadership

• How does sugar selection (e.g., granulated, confectioners, brown) affect the final product?
• How does fat selection (e.g., butter, margarine, vegetable or animal shortening) affect the final product?
• What are some appropriate substitutions for common allergens in cookies?

Management

• What factors influence the spread of a cookie?