How to Prevent Cookie Dough from Sticking when Cutting Cookie Shapes
Try to use metallic cutters over plastic ones., Dip each cookie cutter into very slightly warmed cooking oil before using., Ensure that the cookie dough is cold.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Try to use metallic cutters over plastic ones.
The coldness of the metal is more likely to glide through the dough while plastic is warmer and tends to get stuck against the dough more easily. -
Step 2: Dip each cookie cutter into very slightly warmed cooking oil before using.
The greasing of the cutter will ensure ease of cutting.
Repeat as often as needed (it's recommended to keep a small bowl of the warmed cooking oil next to your work area for fast dipping). , Warm cookie dough is far less responsive to being cut into shapes than colder, firmer dough.
If the dough is too warm, place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow it to chill and harden a little before cutting out the shapes. -
Step 3: Ensure that the cookie dough is cold.
Detailed Guide
The coldness of the metal is more likely to glide through the dough while plastic is warmer and tends to get stuck against the dough more easily.
The greasing of the cutter will ensure ease of cutting.
Repeat as often as needed (it's recommended to keep a small bowl of the warmed cooking oil next to your work area for fast dipping). , Warm cookie dough is far less responsive to being cut into shapes than colder, firmer dough.
If the dough is too warm, place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow it to chill and harden a little before cutting out the shapes.
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