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How to Use a Wooden Cookie Mold

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By Michelle Powell-Smith
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You can use wooden cookie molds to make a variety of traditional or modern cookies. You can purchase wooden cookie molds or, if you are a skilled woodworker, make your own. Cookie molds are easy to use, and can create elegant and delicious cookies with surprising ease. Use these tricks to make perfect molded cookies for holiday cookie platters, gift giving, and more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Butter cookie or shortbread cookie dough
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wooden cookie molds
  • Pastry brush
  • Oil
  • Paper towels
  • Additional flour
  • Cooking parchment
  • Cookie sheet
  1. Step 1

    Prepare a suitable cookie dough recipe. Choose a shortbread, cream-cheese butter cookie, or a springerle recipe for a good result with your wooden cookie molds.

  2. Step 2

    Chill your cookie dough, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour before using your cookie mold.

  3. Step 3

    Brush the mold with cooking oil before molding cookies. Use a paper towel to wipe away any excess oil. Flour the cookie mold thoroughly.

  4. Step 4

    Press and pat dough into the cookie mold.

  5. Step 5

    Place the mold onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Tap sharply on the mold to release the cookie. Bake as directed by the cookie recipe.

Tips & Warnings
  • Flour the mold between each cookie, but do not reapply oil.
  • If a cookie sticks, hold the mold perpendicular to a cutting board or counter, and tap sharply.
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