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
½ cup chocolate chips
2 medium-sized eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In the KitchenAid 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 chips. 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.
This version of chocolate chip oatmeal cookie is healthier as compared to the regular chocolate chip cookie. The addition of oatmeal will add more fiber and will make it chewier. You can also add a tablespoon or two of peanut butter to the above-mentioned recipe. Some will also mix in some cashews or walnuts. Others might prefer to add raisins or cinnamon for a more aromatic version.
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