Delicious Cookies Anyone Can Bake

Baking

When it comes to baking there are different paths one could take. That could be baking

bread, cakes, muffins, or even cookies. Baking is defined as, “to cook by dry heat especially in

an oven”.1 However, this website is specifically just about how to cook different types of

cookies. The variety of cookies will satisfy any craving you may have.

Typical Ingredients

To begin with, some typical ingredients that a person should have to make the basic

cookies are:

● All Purpose Flour

○ “Depending on its ratio to other ingredients in the dough, flour makes cookies

chewy or crisp or crumbly”2

● Sugar

○ “Aside from adding sweetness, granulated white sugar makes cookies browner

(by caramelizing) and crisper (by absorbing moisture in the dough). It also

encourages spreading as the sugar melts”3

● Brown Sugar

○ “Brown sugar makes cookies moister and chewier than does white sugar. That’s

because it contains molasses… The molasses adds moisture and… causes the

proteins in cookie dough to firm up faster, creating a chewier texture” 4

1
“Bake,” Merriam-Webster (Merriam-Webster), accessed June 21, 2021,
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bake.
2
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
3
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
4
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
 ● Salt

○ “Without this flavor enhancer, the secondary flavors in a cookie fall flat as the

sweetness takes over. Salt also strengthens the protein in a dough, making cookies

chewier”5

● Baking Soda

○ “In most baked goods, baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) acts as a rising agent,

but in cookies it’s much more important for encouraging browning”6

● Baking Powder

○ “...baking powder, which is a mixture of baking soda and an acidic ingredient,

most commonly calcium phosphate, is added instead of baking soda to give

cookies a light, cakey texture”7

● Eggs

○ “These are a major source of moisture and protein in cookie dough. The liquid in

eggs gives a cookie structure by bonding with the starch and protein in the flour,

and their protein helps to make cookies chewy. Most cookie recipes call for large

eggs”8

● Vanilla Extract

5
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
6
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
7
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
8
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine,” FineCooking, July
19, 2018, https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.
 ○ “The role of vanilla in sweet baked goods is like the role of salt on the savory

side: it enhances all the other flavors in the recipe. Without it, cookies and cakes

tend to taste flat and bland”9

● Butter

○ “As a solid fat, butter is better suited for baking than any other fat product. Butter

in particular adds flavour, with a melting point just below body temperature,

which is why some cookies and baked goods tend to “melt in your mouth.” It also

helps in leavening and adds moisture”10

Types of Cookies

With our website you will have a variety of cookies that you can bake. The list of these

cookies are:

● Chocolate Chip Cookie

○ As everyone knows chocolate chips are one of if not the best cookie for any

individual. Depending on how you make it, it can have a chewy or crunchy

texture where the chocolate is melted inside.

● Chocolate Chunk Cookie

○ The chocolate chunk cookie is about the same as the chocolate chip, but instead of

just chocolate chips the chocolate of choice is chunks of milk and a bittersweet

chocolate bar chopped up.

● Sugar Cookie

9
Emma Christensen, “Baker's Best Friend: Vanilla Extract,” Kitchn (Apartment Therapy, LLC., June 5,
2019), https://www.thekitchn.com/bakers-best-friend-vanilla-extract-ingredient-spotlight-170316.
10
Emily Hotton, “Baking Ingredients & Function: A Breakdown,” Food Services, November 23, 2016,
https://ueat.utoronto.ca/baking-ingredients-function/.
 ○ Everyone knows the infamous sugar cookie, a sweet and vanilla hint cookie with

a sugar coat on the outside.

● Red Velvet Cookie

○ The red velvet cookie is perfect for when you might crave a chocolate flavor

cookie with some white chocolate chips on top. This cookie can also be perfect

for a gift on Valentines day with the red coloring.

● Snickerdoodles

○ Snickerdoodles are a perfect Christmas holiday treat. With the cinnamon sugar

coating on the outside and the flavor of a tangier sugar cookie.

● Peanut Butter Cookie

○ If you are a peanut butter fanatic then you will surely love these cookies. Not only

are they delicious, but they are so easy to make!

● Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

○ This might not be everyone's go to cookie, but with a nice oat flavor and the

sweetness of the sugar and raising it is sure to become a cookie that you may like

(Image from Pixabay)

 Bakeware

All things considered, the ingredients are important, however using the right bakeware is

just as important. There are just a few things you may need to bake these cookies. You will not

be required to buy any expensive bakeware to make these cookies. The bakeware include:

● Oven/Stove

○ To cook butter and bake the cookies.

● Cookie Sheet

○ To put the dough on so it can cook in the oven.

● Measuring Cups

○ To measure liquids

● Measuring Spoons

○ To measure grains, sugar, flour, etc.

● Cookie Scoops

○ To create even cookies and scoop more easily. You may also use an ice cream

scooper since they are somewhat identical.

● Rubber Spatula

○ To mix ingredients, and to get any leftover material off of the side of the mixing

bowl. Can also be used when browning butter in a pan if the spatula is heat

resistant.

● Pan

○ To heat up anything, mostly used to make brown butter.

● Mixing Bowl

○ To mix anything that needs to be mixed to create the cookie batter.

 ● Whisk

○ To mix any ingredients together. A spatula can also be used to mix, but sometimes

I may recommend a whisk.

(Image from Taryn Elliot)

As a Whole

Ultimately, baking cookies is not as hard as it may seem. With some practise and

following hte recipes anyone can make these cookies even if you are on a budget. There are
many substitutes for cheaper ingredients in which the flavor will still be great. All and all, as our

mission statement states we just want those who enjoy cookies to have a good time enjoying

themselves eating delicious cookies.

 Bibliography

“Bake.” Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster. Accessed June 21, 2021.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bake.

Christensen, Emma. “Baker's Best Friend: Vanilla Extract.” Kitchn. Apartment Therapy, LLC.,

June 5, 2019.

https://www.thekitchn.com/bakers-best-friend-vanilla-extract-ingredient-spotlight-17031

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Elliot, Taryn. Person Putting Egg on Stainless Mixing Bowl. n.d. Photograph.

Hotton, Emily. “Baking Ingredients & Function: A Breakdown.” Food Services, November 23,

2016. https://ueat.utoronto.ca/baking-ingredients-function/.

Joachim, David, and Andrew Schloss. “The Science of Baking Cookies - Magazine.”

FineCooking, July 19, 2018.

https://www.finecooking.com/article/the-science-of-baking-cookies-2.

Pixabay. Cookies Crumbs Dessert Food. n.d. Photograph.