The Scoop on Cookie Scoops

What’s the secret to getting perfectly round and perky cookies every time?  Simple…a cookie scoop.  But not just any cookie scoop.  Steer clear of those shiny, retro-looking aluminum guys with visible springs in the handles.  They’re expensive, they pinch your hand, and even worse, they break.  Trust me.  I know.

I’ve had a lot of luck with scoops that have plastic handles and mechanisms.  Any cookie baker needs one…or two (or three).

Comments

[Jonnazz]

The "old" cookie scoop required regular use of pliers for it to work....trust me...

[Gary Shapiro]

As a retired English teacher and lifelong cookie eater, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blogs. I'm sorry to have been out of touch, but maybe we can get a first hand look and taste one Sunday.

Love,

[Uncle] Gary

[Oatmeal Cookie Guy]

Hi, Gary. I'll bring cookies the next time I see everyone.

[Jennifer]

oh no! I just bought my OXO cookie scoop.

I have been wanting to bake...but then I didn't want to do it until I receive my stand mixer (yes, I finally bought one.. sigh). And now I NEED a food processor!!

When I made the other cookie couple weeks ago, I grounded graham cracker using hands... not sure if that's a good idea if I want to make two batches now.

by the way, those pumpkin cheesecake cookies were awesome!! :)

[Oatmeal Cookie Guy]

Hi, Jennifer. D'oh! Don't worry...I'm sure the Oxo will work just fine for you. I do so much baking and cookie making that I really, really need a scooper that will stand up.

If you don't have a food processor, try putting the graham crackers in a plastic bag and smashing/rolling them with a rolling pin until you've got fine crumbs. That should do the trick.

I'm so glad you liked the pumpkin cheesecake cookies!