Cookie Making Quiz

What is the typical shape of molded cookies?

• Square

• Round

• Triangular

• Oval

Match the following methods with how cookies are typically made.

• Making dropped cookies

• By dropping dough by the teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet

• Creating rolled cookies

• By pressing dough with a fork

• Making fork-pressed cookies

• By rolling dough into a sheet

• Creating cut-out cookies

• By cutting dough with a knife

A key characteristic of the dough used for rolled cookies is (a)  

• Very soft
• Stiff
• Sticky
• Liquid

What is the recommended space between dropped cookies on a sheet?

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

What is the purpose of using as little flour as possible when making rolled cookies?

• To make them sweeter

• To keep them from getting tough

• To make them rise

• To make them softer

What is a typical characteristic of molded cookies?

• They are cut into shapes

• They are pressed flat with a fork

• They are dropped onto a sheet

• They are made with a cookie press

Match the following reasons with their corresponding actions when making rolled cookies.

• Work with smaller portions

• To make it easier to handle

• Cover the dough with a damp cloth

• To keep it from drying out

• Add yeast to the dough

• To make it rise

• Use flour on the rolling surface

• To prevent it from sticking

Match the following storage methods with their appropriate conditions for dough.

• Best for immediate baking

• At room temperature

• Ideal for short-term storage

• In the refrigerator

• For long-term storage

• In the freezer

• Not recommended for dough

• In a warm oven

What is a key step to prevent refrigerator cookie dough from absorbing odors?

• Use a plastic bag

• Wrap the rolls well

• Add extra flour

• Bake immediately

Refrigerator cookie dough can be kept chilled for (a)  

• Up to a day
• Up to a week
• Up to a month
• Up to a year