6 basic types of cookies

Here are six types of cookies：

Bar Cookies

Baked in the shallow pan and then cut into bars or squares. Soft or firm. Can have different bases, fillings, or toppings. Ex: brownies and blondie.

Drop Cookies

Made from soft dough dropped onto a cookie sheet. Allow at least 2'' between cookies because they flatten and spread during cooking. Ex: chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies.

Rolled Cookies

Made from stiff chilled dough cut into different shapes with cookie cutters. Best to work with small amounts. Ex: gingerbread and sugar cookies.

Molded Cookies

Shaped by hand. Can be rolled in chopped nuts/other coatings or pressed with a glass/fork before baking. Can be made into different things. Chill dough first because it is easier to work with. Ex; peanut butter and Italian vanilla cookies.

Refrigerator Cookies

Starts with dough formed into long even rolls about one and a half to 2" in diameter. Wrapped in wax paper, foil, or plastic wrap and then chilled. Ex: sugar cookies.

Pressed Cookies

Dough forced through a cookie press directly onto a baking sheet. Use different disks to make different shapes. Ex: spritz cookies.

Some receipts

1. Brownies Ingredients

1/2 cup butter1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powderFrosting:3 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup confectioners' sugar.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

2. Chocolate chip Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons hot water1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

3. Sugar cookies Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

4. Peanut butter cookies Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter1 cup crunchy peanut butter1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.

Directions

Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.

In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begins to brown.

5. Spritz cookies Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened3 egg yolks2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Directions

Mix the butter or margarine, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. Add the flour and mix by hand.

Spoon into cookie press and press onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars.

Bake in preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 7-10 minutes.