COOKIES
LEARN THE “A-B-C’s” HERE ...
BEFORE YOU START
DO
THIS....
Get together the ingredients;Collect the utensils;Heat up the oven;Measure the ingredients
1Selectbaking sheets (cooky sheets or pans) as indicated in each recipe. Heavy or double sheets (two sheets of the same size placed one on top of the other) prevent cookies from browning on the bottom too much and too quickly.2If panwith sides is used for cooky sheet, turn it upside-down and bake cookies on the bottom ... (insures even browning). Grease cool pans as indicated in recipes ... withunsaltedshortening.
1Selectbaking sheets (cooky sheets or pans) as indicated in each recipe. Heavy or double sheets (two sheets of the same size placed one on top of the other) prevent cookies from browning on the bottom too much and too quickly.2If panwith sides is used for cooky sheet, turn it upside-down and bake cookies on the bottom ... (insures even browning). Grease cool pans as indicated in recipes ... withunsaltedshortening.
1Selectbaking sheets (cooky sheets or pans) as indicated in each recipe. Heavy or double sheets (two sheets of the same size placed one on top of the other) prevent cookies from browning on the bottom too much and too quickly.
2If panwith sides is used for cooky sheet, turn it upside-down and bake cookies on the bottom ... (insures even browning). Grease cool pans as indicated in recipes ... withunsaltedshortening.
3Mixthoroughly thesoftenedshortening, sugar, and eggs—also any molasses, syrup, or melted chocolate in the recipe.4Stirin the liquid and flavoring. (A few recipes indicate that liquid and flour mixture should be added alternately.)
3Mixthoroughly thesoftenedshortening, sugar, and eggs—also any molasses, syrup, or melted chocolate in the recipe.4Stirin the liquid and flavoring. (A few recipes indicate that liquid and flour mixture should be added alternately.)
3Mixthoroughly thesoftenedshortening, sugar, and eggs—also any molasses, syrup, or melted chocolate in the recipe.
4Stirin the liquid and flavoring. (A few recipes indicate that liquid and flour mixture should be added alternately.)
... AND THE REST IS EASY!
5Sifttogether and stir in the flour, salt, and leavening (baking powderorcream of tartar and soda)—also any spices in the recipe. Then, mix in any fruit or nuts.6Chilldough, if indicated in recipe, to make it easy to handle. Then shape dough for different types of cookies as directed in the recipe. Place on prepared pans.
5Sifttogether and stir in the flour, salt, and leavening (baking powderorcream of tartar and soda)—also any spices in the recipe. Then, mix in any fruit or nuts.6Chilldough, if indicated in recipe, to make it easy to handle. Then shape dough for different types of cookies as directed in the recipe. Place on prepared pans.
5Sifttogether and stir in the flour, salt, and leavening (baking powderorcream of tartar and soda)—also any spices in the recipe. Then, mix in any fruit or nuts.
6Chilldough, if indicated in recipe, to make it easy to handle. Then shape dough for different types of cookies as directed in the recipe. Place on prepared pans.
7Bake.Place pan on rack in center of oven. If cooky tops do not brown properly, move to a higher rack for last few minutes. Pans should be narrower, shorter than oven (to leave a 1″ space for circulation of heat).8Lookat cookies when minimum baking time is up. As soon as they are done (according to recipe), remove from oven. With a wide spatula, slip off baking sheet or out of pan onto wire rack to cool (as recipe directs).
7Bake.Place pan on rack in center of oven. If cooky tops do not brown properly, move to a higher rack for last few minutes. Pans should be narrower, shorter than oven (to leave a 1″ space for circulation of heat).8Lookat cookies when minimum baking time is up. As soon as they are done (according to recipe), remove from oven. With a wide spatula, slip off baking sheet or out of pan onto wire rack to cool (as recipe directs).
7Bake.Place pan on rack in center of oven. If cooky tops do not brown properly, move to a higher rack for last few minutes. Pans should be narrower, shorter than oven (to leave a 1″ space for circulation of heat).
8Lookat cookies when minimum baking time is up. As soon as they are done (according to recipe), remove from oven. With a wide spatula, slip off baking sheet or out of pan onto wire rack to cool (as recipe directs).
Storecooled cookies properly to keep top eating quality.Keep crisp, thin cookies in can with loose cover.(Kids with Cooky Jars)
Storecooled cookies properly to keep top eating quality.
Keep crisp, thin cookies in can with loose cover.
(Kids with Cooky Jars)
(Kids with Cooky Jars)
Keepsoft cookies in air-tight container (a covered earthen jar or a can with tight cover). Slices of apple or orange in jar help mellow and moisten cookies. Change fruit frequently.
Where to Find:Drop Cookies16-21Refrigerator Cookies22-24Miscellaneous Cookies25Bar Cookies26-29Rolled Cookies30-39Molded Cookies25,40-42Press Cookies43
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