Cookie Baking Quiz

What is the purpose of the creaming process in cookie baking?

• To melt the butter

• To incorporate air into the cookies

• To dissolve the sugar

• To add flavor

How long should you cream butter and sugar for the perfect texture, according to Stella Parks?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

Why is it important to use room temperature butter in cookie recipes?

• It is easier to aerate

• It adds more flavor

• It melts faster

• It is easier to measure

What is the ideal room temperature for butter, according to Claire Saffitz?

• 60-62 degrees Fahrenheit

• 64-66 degrees Fahrenheit

• 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 72-74 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the benefit of scraping down the bowl during the mixing process?

• It adds more air to the mixture

• It ensures even mixing

• It speeds up the process

• It makes the dough softer

What ingredient is suggested to enhance the sweetness of cookies?

• More sugar

• Egg yolks

• Salt

• Vanilla extract

What is one of the benefits of using parchment paper when baking cookies?

• It adds flavor

• It prevents sticking

• It makes cookies rise higher

• It speeds up baking time

Why should you avoid using a dark nonstick baking sheet without precautions?

• It makes cookies taste bitter

• It absorbs too much heat

• It is difficult to clean

• It causes cookies to spread too much

What is a recommended practice if using a dark nonstick baking sheet?

• Lower the oven temperature

• Use a silicone baking mat

• Bake for a shorter time

• Add more flour to the dough

Why is it important to leave space between cookies on a baking sheet?

• To make them cook faster

• To prevent them from sticking together

• To make them rise higher

• To add more flavor