How do you keep cookie dough from sticking to the counter?

Use non-stick cooking spray. Spray your counter top, rolling pin, hands and cookie cutters with non-stick spray. This will keep the dough from sticking and will keep all of your surfaces clean without having to sprinkle more flour on the dough.

Do you use cookie cutters before or after baking?

Do you cut cookies before or after baking? Cut your cookie dough before baking it. Once the cookies are baked, it’ll be more difficult to get a clean cut.

How do you keep cookies from losing their shape?

Placing the cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper before rolling it out will prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin. Chilling the dough a second time before removing the cut-out cookies from the bottom layer of parchment paper keeps the shapes in tact while they are moved to the cookie sheet.

Can I make cookies with handprints instead of a cookie cutter?

If you like, you can form the cookies using a handprint cookie cutter instead. —Pat Thompson, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links.

How do you make a cardboard handprints?

hand-shaped cookie cutter, or trace a child’s hand onto a piece of cardboard with pencil and cut out for a pattern. On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/2-in. thickness. Either use a sharp knife to cut around the cardboard hand pattern in dough or use cookie cutter to cut out hand shapes.

How do you make homemade cookie dough with cardboard?

On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/2-in. thickness. Either use a sharp knife to cut around the cardboard hand pattern in dough or use cookie cutter to cut out hand shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned.