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April 1, 2016 · 24 Comments

Tip Friday Scooping Dough

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There was a period when I used to use two spoons. Now that I bake more cookies “To Go” I found a cookie scoop is a better choice. The cookie scoop results are more consistent, and it's a quicker way to get the job done.
There was a period when I used to use two spoons. Now that I bake more cookies “To Go” I found a cookie scoop is a better choice. The cookie scoop results are more consistent, and it's a quicker way to get the job done.

Scooping Cookie Dough

There was a period when I used to use two spoons. Now that I bake more cookies “To Go” I found a cookie scoop is a better choice. The cookie scoop results are more consistent, and it’s a quicker way to get the job done.

With the spoon method I would place my spoon halfway with a stiff dough. Then using another spoon of the same size, scrape the dough off the first spoon onto the baking sheet.

Then I discovered the dough scoop! But there is a slight inconvenience using them.

I still scoop the dough against the side of the bowl and slide the scoop on the lip of the bowl to level off the bottom for a flat surface. Then I squeeze the scoop’s handle to release the dough onto a baking sheet.

When the dough begins to stick in the scoop I rinse it with warm water. The caveat having to do this with every scoop or I lose the ball shape trying to dig the dough out of the scoop. I find this way tedious. On a good note though the dough balls are uniform.

I bake a lot, providing my cookies for community gatherings ranging from church bake sales to school fairs and gift tins at the Holidays.

And at times I am baking batch after batch after double batch of cookies the old fashioned way, using a spoon to drop dough onto the pan. I often make 15 dozen cookies or more at a time. See my post A Baker’s Tale.

First make a batch of drop cookie dough. They are the kind of cookies you shape by dropping balls of dough onto a baking sheet. The are not cookies requiring rolling out and cutting with a cutter, or baking in an iron. See my article on Shaping Batter Cookies.

There was a period when I used to use two spoons. Now that I bake more cookies “To Go” I found a cookie scoop is a better choice. The cookie scoop results are more consistent, and it's a quicker way to get the job done.

Drop cookies tend to be peanut butter cookies, snickerdoodles, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies. The usual cookies you find passed around at a cookie exchange.

Next, scoop the dough onto a pan. Depending on the size of the cookies I want I scoop 15 cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet or silicone mat using a regular spoon.

I get sticky dough all over my finger from scraping the dough off the spoon. I frequently roll the dough in my hands and try to make each one the same size. This makes them round but they can easily be uneven once they are baked.

When using a cookie scoop my fingers fingers stay slightly cleaner. Using the spoons though takes less time since I am not constantly dipping the scoop into a glass of warm water.

The with a scoop the finished cookies include some that aren’t perfectly round either, but there are the same thickness and size. Since the scoop lets you portion out the same amount of dough each time your cookies will be very consistent.

Cookie scoops come in a range of sizes. But the teaspoon and tablespoon scoops don’t measure out an exact teaspoon or tablespoon of dough.

Scooping Cookie Dough. There was a period when I used to use two spoons. Now that I bake more cookies “To Go” I found a cookie scoop is a better choice. The cookie scoop results are more consistent, and it's a quicker way to get the job done.

Which size cookie scoop should you choose? That all depends on how large and crispy you like your finished cookies.

The tablespoon scoop is perfect when you want a more impressive cookie. It’s large enough that you’ll be satisfied with just one. (Cough, cough. It ain’t happening in my home.)

The biggest scoop is usually for where you want to sell individual cookies.

To sum it up, here’s how a cookie scoop helps you:

•Saves time.
•Makes uniform-sized, round cookies.
•Keeps your hands clean.
•Allows you to choose your favorite size cookie, from kid sized small to bake sale large.

To be very honest for my needs the spoons are better. But I use the scoops for those times I am talking them somewhere and I want them be be special!!

So make your own decision on what will work best for you. And happy baking!

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  1. blankMistie says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    I always wondered how to make magazine worthy round cookies. I usually just plop mine down, delicious but not beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:42 PM

      Another hint is scoop the dough, then cook them in the wells of a muffin tin. They won’t run together. If the tin is cheaper it is thinner so you may want to put the tins on a cookie sheet so they don’t burn. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

      Reply
  2. blankJamie @ Medium Sized Family says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    I got my cookie scoop when I was a Pampered Chef consultant (a long time ago!). I just love it! Makes cookie making so much simpler.

    Thanks for sharing at the Friday Funday Blog Hop #FFBH!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:39 PM

      I am glad you like it Jamie. I will never admit how long it took me to jump on that bandwagon. Have a good day.

      Reply
  3. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    My cookies have never looked the best, now I know why, I just kinda slap the dough on the cookie sheet! LOL I will be grabbing my ice cream scoop from here on out! Thanks.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 12, 2016 at 6:38 PM

      An ice crem scoop makes them very LARGE! I use a melon baller. Ummm, don’t check out my Christmas cookie images. Those were before I learned the trick.

      Reply
  4. blankAmberjane says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    I need a cookie scoop – Thank you for sharing with Pin Worthy Wednesday Marilyn

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 11, 2016 at 10:51 PM

      You won’t regret the purchase Amberjane!

      Reply
  5. blankJess says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Wow…such a great idea!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 9, 2016 at 6:26 PM

      You are welcome Jess!

      Reply
  6. blankSuzi T says

    April 8, 2016 at 3:18 AM

    Another great tip for my repertoire.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 8, 2016 at 3:44 PM

      Thank you Suzi. I hope it comes in handy.

      Reply
  7. blankSandra Garth says

    April 5, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    A cookie scoop is one of the greatest inventions ever. When I scoop cookie dough by hand it just looks sick and wrong. Thanks Marilyn!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:16 PM

      I have three sizes Sandra just for that reason!

      Reply
  8. blanksue says

    April 4, 2016 at 2:07 AM

    Thanks for the tip Marilyn and for sharing with us at #Overthemoon.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 4, 2016 at 7:20 PM

      You are welcome Sue!

      Reply
  9. blankHelen Fern says

    April 3, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    I need a cookie scoop! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 3, 2016 at 8:00 PM

      My little lever on the inside keeps bending and breaking. Is that a hint at my cookie quality? LOL.

      Reply
  10. blankAngela says

    April 3, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    I use a Cookie Scooper that I got from Pampered Chef years ago, it has a lever inside to scoop it out onto the pan, similar to an ice cream scooper! I have also used the non-stick spray. Thank you for joining the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up & for the tips!!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:47 PM

      Angela, how is that scoop holding up? I have had a few OXO scoops and that lever bends and breaks when I use it on oatmeal cookies. So frustrating! Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
      • blankAngela says

        April 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM

        Marilyn-I have had it for 10+ years!!! I don’t use it a lot, but around Christmas it is used pretty for all sorts of cookies 🙂

        Reply
        • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

          April 5, 2016 at 8:09 PM

          Thanks Angela. I need to look into that one!

          Reply
  11. blankGiGi Eats says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:58 PM

    I’ve heard that you could spray your scoop with non-stick spray…..?

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 3, 2016 at 8:53 AM

      I thought about trying that. But was afraid it would change the dough. I may give it a try as oatmeal cookies are a nightmare! Thanks!

      Reply

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