The History and Methods of Cookie Making

The History and Methods of Cookie Making

Work for pupils without ingredients for the practical lesson

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to research and understand the history of cookies and compare the creamed, rubbed in, and melted methods of making cookies.

What do you already know about the history of cookies and different methods of making them?

History of Cookies

Cookies have a rich history dating back to ancient times, with various cultural influences. The modern concept of cookies originated in Persia and spread to Europe and America.

Researched Cookies

Explore different cookies made using the creamed, rubbed in, and melted methods. Compare the texture, taste, and appearance of each type.

Creamed Method

The creamed method involves beating butter and sugar together to incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a light and tender cookie.

Rubbed In Method

The rubbed in method requires rubbing the fat into the dry ingredients, creating a crumbly texture and resulting in a more dense and crunchy cookie.

Melted Method

The melted method involves melting the fat before adding it to the dry ingredients, resulting in a chewy and moist cookie.

Comparison of Methods

Compare and contrast the creamed, rubbed in, and melted methods in terms of texture, flavor, and appearance of the cookies.

Research Findings

Present your research findings on the history of cookies and the different cookie-making methods to the class.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.