Which cookie makeup method uses portions of dough measured with a scoop or spoon and dropped onto the pan?

• A. Dropped
• B. Bagged
• C. Piped
• D. Rolled

Answer: (A)

Dropping cookies describes a method where you portion dough with a scoop or spoon and drop it directly onto the baking sheet. Using a scoop or spoon helps keep each cookie a similar size, which is important for even baking. As the dough lands on the pan, its own weight and heat cause it to spread, creating cookies with a flat, rustic surface and less shaping work needed before baking. This approach is common for classic drop cookies like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, offering speed and a homemade texture.

In contrast, bagged dough uses a pastry or plastic bag to squeeze shapes onto the sheet, giving uniform strands or rosettes. Piped dough is squirted through a nozzle to form lines or decorative shapes. Rolled dough involves rolling the dough into a sheet or log, then slicing or cutting into shapes before baking.