Best 4 Molding Dough Cookies Recipes

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Molding dough cookies, also known as shortbread cookies, are a classic and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, these cookies are easy to make and can be customized with various flavors and add-ins. Whether you prefer traditional shortbread cookies with a crumbly texture or soft and chewy cookies with a variety of mix-ins, there's a molding dough cookie recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best molding dough cookie recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and tips for achieving perfect cookies every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CERAMIC MOLD COOKIES



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For best results, mix your dough by hand. Lightly oil mold and blot with paper towel. Lightly flour mold and re-flour the mold before each cookie but DO NOT re-oil. Press a piece of dough firmly and evenly into the mold. Trim the back of the cookie so it's flush with the mold. Tap the dough from mold and place on a baking sheet in the top third of your oven until nicely browned - about 10 minutes.

Provided by Lois M. Campbell

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Thoroughly cream the butter by hand. Add sugar and mix til fluffy. Beat in the egg and then the milk or cream.
  • In a separate bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir them into the butter. Knead the dough for just a minute. Chill the dough until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Form the cookies as directed above. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the edges brown. *Quantity will vary depending on the size of your ceramic molds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

COOKIE MOLD SUGAR COOKIES



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Sugar cookies for cookie molds. The yield depends upon the size of your cookie molds.

Provided by Maura

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat the butter for 1 minute add the sugar and beat for another 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and eggs and mix for 1 minute. Add the flour and salt an beat for 1 minute, scraping the sides of the bowl. Refrigerate dough for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Oil mold with vegetable oil or spray. Dust mold with flour, then tap mold on side to remove any excess flour. Press dough into mold, scraping excess off with a knife so that dough is flush with the edge of the mold. Loosen edges and let dough fall onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 78.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MOLDING DOUGH COOKIES



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Sugar Cookie or Christmas Cookie dough that is easy to make, easily manipulate and uniquely flavored. We like the buttery and slightly tangy flavor of the cream cheese and the texture of these cookies. You don't even have to roll out the dough--you can just pat it down into a square and use cookie cutters from there. Any time I do decorator cookies, this is the recipe I use because of the flavor and ease of preparation.

Provided by Kat Wood

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, completely softened
1/2 cup butter (not margarine, completely softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Work time is an estimate. Mixing the dough requires little or no time, it's the roll out and cutting that is time consuming.
  • Combine all ingredients except flour.
  • Note here: 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese or Neufachtel is fine, but fat free doesn't work as well. Also, while most cooks agree Philadelphia is the best cream cheese, this recipe is not as temperamental as cheese cake recipes so off brand cream cheese works fine.
  • Stir by hand until well blended. Add flour, stirring until dough forms a ball. Knead in a bowl or on a floured surface, 1-3 minutes, adding additional flour until smooth and pliable, and not sticky.
  • Roll out or press into 1/4 inch thick (or however thick you prefer your cookies to be)rectangle on floured surface and cut into shapes with favorite cookie cutters. Or, the dough can be shaped by hand. Mom made little "nests" at Easter and filled then with white frosting, green coconut, and egg shaped M&Ms. The dough can also be pressed into candy molds, removed and baked into those shapes.
  • Bake at 350 on ungreased cookie sheets until edges are light brown. 5-10 minutes. Don't over bake. Remove carefully from cookie sheets. When cool, ice as desired, or leave plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 38.6, Cholesterol 168.8, Sodium 1057.8, Carbohydrate 134.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 53.6, Protein 14.5

SUGAR COOKIES FOR CERAMIC COOKIE MOLDS



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I have several cute ceramic cookie molds that you use to bake in. They take a special dough that can stand up to being released from the molds. This recipe came in a cookie book that came with one of the molds. The serving size depends on your molds. I will put 12 for the purpose of this recipe.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon cream
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until they are fluffy. Beat in the egg and the milk/cream.
  • Add vanilla. Add in the flour and salt at this point. Remove dough from the bowl onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead dough briefly (not too long or it will be a tough cookie) and form into a ball. Wrap with plastic and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes (or you can quick chill in the freezer for about 10).
  • While dough is chilling, preheat the oven for 350°F Take your mold and lightly brush oil on the baking surface of the cookie molds. Flour the mold(s) and tap out excess flour.
  • Take a piece of dough and starting at one side, press it firmly into the mold, adding more dough as needed. Be sure to level the back of the cookie.
  • Now, turn your mold over and strike it a couple of times to release the cookie. The cookie should come right out. Repeat the flour dusting of the mold before molding another cookie. (do not use oil again).
  • Place the formed cookie on a baking sheet with detail side up and bake in the top 3rd of your oven. This helps highlight the nice detail of the cookie. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • HELPFUL HINTS.
  • Don't be timid about striking the mold on a cutting board; it will not break if you hold it upright while striking it on its edge.
  • If the cookie does not release, you have used too much oil. Clean the mold with a stiff dry brush, re-flour, but don't re-oil, and try again.
  • If your cookies are puffing up and losing detail, use a smaller egg. If they are spreading out and losing detail, use less sugar.
  • Chill the cookie mold as well to ease in the release of the cookie.
  • If you are using a mold with multiple sections like the one in the photo, do one cookie section at at time - not the whole mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 126, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you work more efficiently and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use the right tools: A good set of cookie cutters will help you create uniform and beautiful cookies. A rolling pin will help you roll out the dough evenly, and a baking sheet will help you bake the cookies evenly.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before you bake it will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of your cookies. For crispy cookies, bake them at a higher temperature. For chewy cookies, bake them at a lower temperature.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until the edges are golden brown.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to make delicious cookies that will impress your friends and family. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and be creative. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your favorite cookie recipes.

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