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March 25, 2016 · 22 Comments

Tip Friday Rolling Into A Ball

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After scooping the dough you need to roll it between your hands to finish rounding it. Using a cookie scoop however makes portions of balls to start with.
After scooping the dough you need to roll it between your hands to finish rounding it. Using a cookie scoop however makes portions of balls to start with.

Rolling into a ball

After scooping the dough you need to roll it between your hands to finish rounding it.

Using a cookie scoop however makes portions of balls to start with.

Some cookies, like snickerdoodles, are shaped into balls before being rolled in sugar to coat them evenly.

Either method will work well.

Drop Cookies

Before dropping dough for making drop cookies make sure it’s slightly firm. If it’s too soft and sticky then briefly chill in the refrigerator. About 10 minutes should do it.

An ice cream scoop works well for forming drop cookies. The dough balls will be uniform when you do. Be sure to use the scoop size matches the size of the dough ball the recipe call for. If the size isn’t indicated use the default of two tablespoons.

To ensure cookies remain separate and nicely shaped, follow the guideline given in the recipe for spacing the dough on the baking sheet.

You can freeze unbaked cookie dough balls on baking sheets. Transfer them to resealable freezer bags or airtight containers for up to one month. There’s no need to defrost. Just bake as directed in the recipe, adding a couple minutes to the baking time.

Some cookies, like snickerdoodles, are shaped into balls before being rolled in sugar to coat them evenly. Either method will work well.

Shaped Cookies

Use a small ice cream scoop to make sure that each portion is the same size.

This is especially important when baking sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies and snickerdoodle cookies.

Warm palms can cause butter rich dough to melt. Keep a bowl of ice water nearby. Dip your hands into the water. Dry them and continue shaping the dough.

These shaped cookie balls can also be frozen. Place them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen and then transfer to a resealable bag. To make cookies, thaw, then shape, and bake according to recipe instructions.

Cut Out Cookies

Start by forming the dough into a rough log shape on a sheet of parchment paper. Place the dough about 1/3 way down the paper and fold the parchment paper over the dough. Shape with your hands to mold the wrapped dough into a narrow cylinder about the 3” in circumference.

Wrap rolled dough tightly in plastic to maintain its shape as it chills. Refrigerate at least three hours, until very firm. Store in the refrigerator or freezer, if desired.

To prevent cookies from getting misshapen as they warm, rotate the dough as you cut off slices for cookies.

Sugar cookie dough that is rolled between two sheets of parchment paper won’t stick to the work surface or rolling pin and is easy to transport back and forth from the refrigerator or freezer to become chilled again.

To remove the dough from the parchment paper, dip cookie cutters in flour before cutting. When moving shapes, pull scraps away so you can maneuver the spatula without damaging edges.

Learn more Kitchen Tips reading my Series Tip Friday. These include Scraping the Bowl and Using Self Rising Flour.

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  1. blankFrugal Hausfrau says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    I love my scoops! Life is so much easier with them, lol! Thanks for linking up to us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 7:41 PM

      You are welcome Mollie. I hust love the tips where everyone gets excited be ause they are doing thrm!

      Reply
  2. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:10 PM

    Great app, I really love fresh baked cookies, but I hate having cookie dough all over my hands. This is a great solution. Thanks Marilyn.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 7:40 PM

      Thanks Nikki! I love my scoop and use it for fruit, too!

      Reply
  3. blankJess says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    This is such a great tip!

    I would love for you to add this to my new FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks Jess! I will.

      Reply
  4. blankIlka says

    April 2, 2016 at 1:16 AM

    Great advice and I really like to scoop my cookie dough, too!:):)

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:37 PM

      My scoop Ilka is my saving grace. I just need to figure out how to keep oatmel cookies from sticking so badly.

      Reply
  5. blankMrs. AOK says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Great tip! I usually have the kiddos roll the dough, 😀 they like it.
    Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH
    XOXO

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:30 PM

      Isn’t it great when the kids want to help? They learn so many skills that will help them later in life. Thanks for dropping by!

      Reply
  6. blankSandra Garth says

    March 30, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    My cookies always seem to be lopsided so a scoop is definitely in order for me!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 30, 2016 at 9:59 PM

      Cookies are my hardest thing to get right. Without the scoop they run the size of golfballs to oranges!

      Reply
  7. blankkim says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Great tip! I love using cookie scoops!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 30, 2016 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you Kim! Melon ballers are neat also!

      Reply
  8. blankChloe Crabtree says

    March 28, 2016 at 10:08 PM

    I do love my little Pampered Chef cookie scoop, it is a fantastic tool, especially when trying to make all those holiday cookies! Thanks again for stopping by Celebrate Your Story to share!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 28, 2016 at 10:29 PM

      Do you have one that you squeeze to push out the dough? I hate it for thick dough as it sticks. I have to check out Pampered Chef! Thanks Chloe.

      Reply
  9. blankHelen Fern says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    I love your tips! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 28, 2016 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you Helen. I write for all levels of experience.

      Reply
  10. blankangie says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    yes it does sound like a scoop could make the process of rolling into a ball easier. It rolls ice cream into a ball so why not dought thanks for the tip
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 27, 2016 at 9:53 PM

      Thank you Angie. I am glad to help. Thank you for the invitation to your blog. I am coming over!

      Reply
  11. blankCassi says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:37 PM

    I’ve done this for meatballs too. Makes it so much easier!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      March 27, 2016 at 4:41 PM

      Great idea Cassi! How come I never thought that? Thanks for the tip!

      Reply

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