
Shaping Batter Cookies
When batter cookies are still warm, they can be shaped into several kinds of shapes, using any number of kitchen items.
When batter cookies are still warm, they can be shaped into several kinds of shapes, using any number of kitchen items.
Tuiles can be draped over the handle of a rolling pin. They can be draped over the back of a custard cup to make a small, edible bowl to hold ice cream, pudding, or berries.
Krumkake are traditionally rolled around a cannoli form or hollow tube. Lace cookies wrap nicely around the handle of a wooden spoon.
And of course cookies can be shaped using different types of cookie cutters.
Stainless Steel Cookie Cutters
PROS:
They are sturdy and don’t bend or lose shape easily.
They easily cut intricate details.
CONS:
They are rust prone.
Copper Cookie Cutters
PROS:
They are durable and will last a lifetime.
They easily cut intricate details.
CONS:
It’s difficult to flex the cutter to remove dough from details.
They are relatively expensive.
Aluminum Cookie Cutters
PROS:
They are inexpensive.
They easily cut intricate details.
They flex easily to remove dough from small details.
CONS:
They are flimsy cutters and easily lose their shapes.
They are rust prone.
Plastic Cookie Cutters
PROS:
They are inexpensive.
They flex easily to remove dough from small details.
CONS:
Their dull edges flatten dough when cutting intricate shapes.
KRUMKAKE

Krumkake is a thin, delicate embossed cookie of Norwegian origin. Typically the cookie is rolled into a cone while still warm and flexible. It can be served plain or filled with whipped cream.
Krumkake means curved cake and is a Norwegian waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream. While hot, the 13–20 cm krumkaker are rolled into small cones around a wooden or plastic cone form.
PIZZELLE

A Pizzelle is a traditional Italian sugar cookie served plain or rolled into a cone and filled with fruit or ice cream.
They are traditional Italian waffle cookies made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and flavoring.
Pizzelle can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy depending on the ingredients and method of preparation.
It can be molded into various shapes, including in the shape of cannoli.

You can also use any ordinary cup, turned over, and mold the warm pizzelle into a dessert bowl.
ROSETTE

A rosette is a thin, cookie like deep fried pastry of Scandinavian origin.
Rosettes are traditionally made during Christmas time.
They are made using intricately designed irons. The iron is heated to a very high temperature in oil, dipped into the batter, then reimmersed in the hot oil to create a crisp shell around the metal.
The iron is immediately removed and the rosette is separated from the iron. Usually, the edges of the rosette are dipped into frosting or sugar.
Rosette recipes are popular in the United States among families with Scandinavian ancestry.
Learn more cookies secrets by reading Cutting Into Bars and Scooping Cookie Dough.
Research Chef’s Choice, Betty Crocker, Wikipedia
I’m gearing up to make some ice-cream this summer – lots of it, so good reminder about the cups!! Thanks for sharing with us at throwback thursday!
Mollie
You are welcome Mollie!
Clever tip! I clearly knew very little about batter cookies… thanks for sharing your skills at #FridayFrivolity!
My pleasure Sarah. I am glad you found it useful.
This is an excellent tip Marilyn. I remember my son used to make peanut butter cookies and when he removed them from the oven he would press them down with a fork to form a pattern. I will definitely tweet and pin!
We used to call that tic-tac-toe on the cookies! I m glad to bring that memory back to you!
Love this great idea! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
You are wekcome Michelle. I am glad you like the tip.
Great idea! I never thought about shaping a cookie prior to that.
Thanks for linking up with Welcome Home Wednesdays!
liz @ j for joiner
You are welcome Liz!
I have used custard cups or the bottom of a cupcake pan to make the shape of a bowl for parmesan crisps but never thought about doing this for a cookie. There are so many fun things you could use this for, dips, or individual desserts come to mind! How fun!
The lazier I get the more I discover Nikki! Never thought of custard cups!
What great ideas to create unique cookies!
Thank you CJ. I hope you are having a nice evening.
We tried this once with pizzelles but we didn’t have the right shaped bowl—but a wooden spoon handle could be interesting!!! And I totally agree with Gigi– cookies sound so good right now (this is why I don’t read the food blogs—ha ha!!)
jodie
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That is funny Jodie! I stay away from beauty/makeup blogs for the same reason. Thank you so much for stopping over. I is nice to see your smiling face in my comne ts!
Well! Definitely good to know! 😉 Thank you! There is always so much to learn!
Have a nice week, Marilyn!
– Emmi!
That is the truth. I always learn these things the hard way. Have a great day.
Definitely a good idea!! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Recipes, Crafts, Tips and Tricks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
You are welcome Jess. Have a great day.
Wow, that’s amazing! So…by batter cookies, you mean sugar cookies, chocolate chip, that kind of thing? I have to try this someday! My tip is one NOT to do- when making a cookie crust for a fruit pizza, do NOT use a rimless pan. The cookie dough will spread out as it bakes, and drip right off the edges onto the heating elements and cause a fire. At least that’s my personal experience. 😉 Thanks for adding this to the Family Joy linky party!
I learned that making cookie cups using a whoopie pan instead of a muffin tin! Great minds learn alike! Have a great day.
I was privileged to read your post. and I left a comment. so great to meet you. I’m “following” you. I hope you have a great weekend
Thank you for the compliment Renovate. Welcome to my kitchen. Have a great day.
Good idea for the warm cookies. Thanks
You are welcome Pam. Have a great day.
Great Tips! Thank you for sharing!!
You are welcome Angela! Have a great day.
What great ideas!! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up! Happy Mother’s day to you!
You are welcome Helen. I love a good party!
nice post Marilyn!
really informative. thanks for sharing with us. keep this blog update
Thank you Kereta. It is very nice to know the tips are helping people. Have a great day!
And now… I really want cookies! 😉
The power of suggestion is just so strong! Thanks for commenting Gigi.