Cookie Quiz

What is the main difference between cookies and cakes?

• Cookies are larger than cakes.

• Cookies are always baked at a lower temperature.

• Cookies have less liquid than cakes.

• Cookies have more sugar than cakes.

Which factor contributes to the crispness of cookies?

• Low sugar content.

• High moisture content.

• High sugar and fat content.

• Thick shape.

What causes cookies to be soft?

• Thin shape.

• High amount of liquid.

• High sugar content.

• Low baking temperature.

Which method involves mixing all ingredients at once?

• Bagged method.

• One-stage mixing method.

• Creaming method.

• Sponge method.

What is a characteristic of the sponge method?

• It is the fastest method.

• It requires no mixing.

• It incorporates whipped egg whites.

• It results in denser cookies.

What is the effect of using coarse granulated sugar in cookies?

• It has no effect.

• It decreases spread.

• It increases spread.

• It makes cookies softer.

What type of cookies are made by rolling out dough and cutting shapes?

• Dropped cookies.

• Molded cookies.

• Bagged cookies.

• Rolled cookies.

What is the purpose of chilling icebox cookie dough?

• To enhance flavor.

• To make it easier to roll.

• To reduce spreading.

• To keep it fresh until baking.

Which baking method results in cookies that are moist and chewy?

• Bagged method.

• One-stage method.

• Creaming method.

• Sponge method.

What happens if cookies are baked at too low a temperature?

• They will be too crispy.

• They may spread more.

• They will burn.

• They will not rise.