For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using
electrical appliances:
1. Read entire instruction booklet carefully.
2. Do not immerse or rinse motor body, cord or plug in water
or any other liquid.
3. This appliance is not for use by or near children.
4. The unit should be unplugged when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Do not touch moving parts.
6. Using attachments that are not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer of this appliance can result in fire, electric
shock, or injury.
7. For indoor use only.
8. Keep hands, hair and clothing, as well as utensils, away
from moving parts, discs, and tips while processing, to
prevent the risk of severe injury to persons or damage
to the cookie press.
9. Handle discs and tips carefully when removing, inserting
or cleaning.
10. Lock cover and tube securely in place before operating
appliance. Do not try to remove tube or tube cover while
in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this polarized (one prong
larger than the other) plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If it does not fit correctly into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, consult a professional electrician.
Modifying the plug in any way will defeat this safety feature and
increase the risk of injury.
SHORT POWER CORD
To reduce the hazards resulting from a longer cord, a short
power-supply cord is supplied. If desired, use an extension cord
and make sure the marked electrical rating is at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should
not hang over the counter or tabletop where it could be tripped
over or pulled on.
BEFORE FIRST TIME USE:
1. Unpack the cookie press and all accessories with care.
2. Wash cookie discs, pastry tips, pastry tip adapter, tube
cover, pastry tip cover, tube, shaft adapter, press disc and
shaft with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry completely.
3. Wipe all surfaces of the motor body with a slightly
moistened, soft cloth and dry thoroughly. MAKE SURE
THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED.
4. Never immerse the motor body, plug or cord in water or any
other liquid, and do not use steel wool, scouring pads or
abrasive cleansers as they will damage the finish.
5. Dry all parts completely to ensure that no water enters the
motor body.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
ELECTRIC COOKIE PRESS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the shaft adapter onto the motor body and turn slightly
to align the arrows (see Figure 1).
2. Insert the stem of the shaft into the shaft adapter center
hole. Push the shaft completely inside the unit and press
firmly into place (see Figure 2). The outside contours of the
discs on the shaft and the shaft adapter should line up.
3. Choose your preferred disc and place it inside the tube
cover. Place the tube cover onto the tube and turn clockwise
until it locks in place (see Figure 3).
If you are using a pastry tip, refer to Figure 4. Put the desired
tip over the pastry tip adapter and secure with the pastry tip
cover. Put the pastry tip assembly into the tube cover, place
the tube cover onto the tube and turn clockwise to a locked
position.
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4. Load freshly prepared cookie dough or filling into the unit
with a spoon or spatula.
NOTE: Do not fill the tube past the MAX fill line.
5. Align the long ridges on the inside of the tube with the
outside contours of the shaft disc. The arrow on the tube will
line up with the UNLOCK position on the motor body. Grasp
tube firmly and turn clockwise until the top arrow on the
Figure 1
(Figure 1 inset)
tube lines up with the LOCK position. You will hear a click
when it is in the proper position (see Figure 5).
6. You are now ready to begin making cookies.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2
(Figure 2 inset)
(UNLOCK)
(LOCK)
Figure 5
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1. Motor Body
2. Tube
3. Tube Cover
4. Shaft
5. Shaft Adapter
6. Pastry Tip Cover
7. Pastry Tip Adapter
8. Pastry Tips
9. Cookie Discs
5.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING COOKIES
The proper consistency of cookie dough is critical.
If it is too stiff, the dough will not release from the
cookie press. If it is too soft or sticky, the cookies
will not retain their shape. It is best to use the
recipes in this booklet until you get a feel for the
optimum consistency of the dough. Store-bought
refrigerated cookie doughs are not recommended
for use in this cookie press. Neither is chilling
homemade dough. Practice, practice, practice.
That is what it takes to achieve perfect cookies.
It is well worth it, for you will have beautiful
cookies in the fraction of the time it would take
to roll and cut out cookie dough.
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1. Once you have your Cuisinart® Electric Cookie
Press assembled, fill with dough to the MAX
fill line.
2. Plug the filled cookie press (BPA-Free) into a
standard 120V AC outlet.
3. Stand the cookie press in the upright position
with the tube cover resting on an unlined/
ungreased baking sheet. Before pressing your
first cookie, all of the air pockets must be
pressed out of the dough. To do so, hold down
the On/Off button until the dough just starts to
be pressed out of the disc.
4. To form a cookie, hold the button down for 1
to 2 seconds, depending on the type of dough
you prepared or the disc you are using. After
pressing for 1 to 2 seconds, gently lift the cookie
press from the pan and then repeat to press
your next cookie, and so on. You should always
have the tube cover resting on the cookie sheet
when pressing cookies. Failing to do so will
prevent the cookies from forming properly.
2.
4.
Most recipes provided require the user to refill the
cookie press at least once. Depending on the size of
REFILLING THE COOKIE PRESS
3.
the cookie that you are pressing, you can usually get
25 to 40 cookies per fill.
1. In order to refill the press, remove the tube from
the motor body, press the shaft to disengage,
and reassemble as instructed on page 2.
2. Refill with dough to MAX fill line. Again, press
all air pockets out of the dough by holding down
the On/Off button, and then press your next
batch of cookies.
9.
NOTE: if you wish to use a different type of dough or
if dough has built up in the shaft adapter, it may be
necessary to take apart and clean the entire cookie
press before refilling. Always clean and reassemble
your cookie press as directed in this manual, and be
6.
7.
8.
sure to adhere to food safety guidelines.
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Using store-bought refrigerated dough is not recommended.
• Never grease or line your cookie sheets when using the cookie
press. If you do, your cookie dough will not stick to the pan,
therefore preventing the cookies from maintaining a consistent
shape.
• Consistency of the cookie dough is very important. If it is too
stiff or dry, it will not be able to be pressed out. You want the
dough to be slightly sticky so it will adhere to the pan. If dough
is too soft, the cookies will not hold their shape. This will
definitely take some practice, but use our recipes as a guide
when making your own dough.
• We do not recommend chilling the dough, for it will be too
difficult to press. Always use the dough immediately after
making. This will yield the best results.
• Cookie doughs must be smooth in texture. If you are flavoring
with nuts, be sure that they are very finely ground. This will
prevent the cookie press from being clogged.
• The dough should be pliable enough to come out of the disc
easily and keep its shape on the cookie sheet.
• If dough is too sticky or soft, refrigerate it for 15 minutes.
Another option is to beat a small amount of flour into the
dough.
• If the dough is too stiff, mix in a little beaten egg.
• Once dough has been placed into the unit, use it immediately.
• You will find your shapes improving as you become accustomed
to the rhythm and timing that works best for each cookie type.
• To make cookies, use discs with cookie dough.
• To decorate candies, cookies, and desserts or to insert pastry
or hors d’oeuvres fillings, etc, use pastry tips.
• If the dough is not moist enough to hold decorations, lightly
brush a small amount of water, milk or honey where you wish
to place the decorations.
• Depending on the recipe, the cookie disc used, and the size of
the cookies desired, the amount of cookies yielded will vary.
• The Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press comes with 12 cookie discs
to make many different shaped cookies with the same dough.
• Some doughs, ones that are thicker or stickier, tend to fare
better with the discs that have larger openings, such as discs
3, 5, 6 and 10.
• Doughs that are not smooth in consistency, such as the Cheese
Crackers on page 12 in the recipe booklet, require the same
discs with larger openings.
Disc 1
Disc 5Disc 6
Disc 9
Disc 2Disc 3
Disc 10
Disc 7
Disc 11
Disc 4
Disc 8
Disc 12
PASTRY TIP SHAPES
The Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press also serves as an electric
piping tool. It comes with 8 different pastry tips to suit all of your
decorating and piping needs. From cakes and cookies to filling
cream puffs, and from topping savory hors d’oeuvres to filling
deviled eggs, there is a tip for everything.
The consistency of what you are to pipe is very important.
In most cases, frostings will have to be thicker than normal in
order to achieve best results. If the frosting, especially for
decorating, is too thin, it will not hold its shape. You will notice
that most frostings, decorating or not, will need to be thicker
than normal, such as Royal Icing.
We recommend practicing what you are to pipe before you go
to the final product. There is a learning curve to getting it just
right.
Whether you are filling pâte à choux or piping a decoration on
a cake, it is advised to pulse the On/Off button as opposed to
holding it down continuously. This allows for more control on
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the amount of filling or frosting that will be used at one time.
When piping on a cookie or a cake, for decorating, quickly pulse
once and then gauge your work from there. It is better to go
under in time than over. There will always be more frosting/filling
than expected pressed out of the tip, so go slowly. As when
using a traditional pastry bag for decorating, you want to guide
the frosting as if it were a ribbon, as opposed to forcing it in
place.
When filling, be it cream puffs or deviled eggs, pipe desired
amount and then pause between each, making sure all of the
filling is removed from the tip before moving on to the next one.
To decorate and add textures, colors, or flavors to cookies,
cakes and candies, use the pastry tips. Following are the uses
we suggest.
#1 Round Tip: Use to make cream puffs or gougères
#2 Ribbon/Rose: Can also be used to make flowers on cakes
#3 3-Prong Star: Use to make stars for decorating cakes/
cupcakes
#4 Ridged Border: Makes an elegant ridged border
#5 Ribbed/Basket Weave: An easy way to make a beautiful
basket weave on cakes.
#6 Classic Star Tip: Use for decorating cakes and filling
cream puffs
#7 Simple Border: Great for piping borders on cakes
#8 3-Prong Border: Beautiful when used to pipe cream or
meringues on tarts/pies.
CARE,CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
To keep your cookie press in optimum operating condition, we
recommend cleaning after each different filling is used.
1. Unplug unit.
2. To unlock the tube cover and the cookie disc or tip, hold
the tube pointing downward with one hand and turn the
tube cover counterclockwise. Remove the disc or tip
assembly.
3. Holding the motor body with one hand, and the tube with
the other hand, turn the tube counterclockwise. The arrow
on the tube should line up with the UNLOCK position on
the motor body. Pull off to remove. Slide out the shaft and
turn the shaft adapter counterclockwise to remove.
4. Wash all removable parts and accessories in warm, soapy
water immediately after use. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Discs and tips are stainless steel and should be cleaned
with a soft cloth or sponge. Make sure to dry immediately
to avoid spotting.
6. Wipe the exterior of the motor body with a soft, damp cloth
and dry completely.
7. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleansers,
as they will damage the finish.
8. When the disks and tips have been used for a while, they
may darken in color. This is to be expected and does not
interfere with the product performance.
9. A stiff brush can be used to clean the inside of the tube and
pastry tips.
10. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
Round
Tip
Ribbon/
Rose
3 Prong
Star
Ridged
Border
Ribbed/
Basket
Weave
Classic
Star Tip
Simple
Border
STORAGE
1. Clean the cookie press as instructed.
2. Put the cookie press and parts in the original box and store
in a clean, dry location.
NOTE: When the unit is not in use, be sure it is unplugged.
3 Prong
Border
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CUISINART® ELECTRIC COOKIE PRESS
LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you
own a Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under
applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press will be free of
defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years
from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast,
efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product
registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the
original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To
obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for
additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send
the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen
Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00
for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply
proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product
that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are
not covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address,
daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model
number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any
other information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized
accessories and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by
accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those that have
been authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse,
shipment or other ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these
exclusions may not apply to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store
where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart®
products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer
the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or
refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not
result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then
take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can
be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be
responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement,
or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and
shipping and handling for such products under warranty.
BEFORE RETuRNINg YOuR CuISINART® PRODuCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest
that you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before
returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative
can conrm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the
nearest service location.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone
other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer
to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct
parts, and the product is still under warranty.
cheese spread to the MAX fill line.
assembly using the star tip as instructed on page 5. Load the
2. Fit the Cuisinart
if necessary, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
moving on to the next egg. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.
each egg, making sure any of the filling is removed from tip before
5. Pipe a rosette on each white in place of the yolk. Pause between
Food Processor fitted with the metal chopping
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and lemon juice and process until fully incorporated, scraping bowl
blade. Process until finely chopped. Add the cream cheese, chèvre
bowl of a Cuisinart
1. Put the scallions, parsley, dill, zest, salt and pepper into the work
egg filling to the MAX fill line.
assembly using the star tip (#6) as instructed on page 5. Load the
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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4. Fit the Cuisinart
45 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
3. Pulse in the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about
smooth, about 45 seconds.
Food Processor fitted with the metal chopping blade; process until
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2. Remove yolks and put them into the work bowl of a Cuisinart
white halves on a clean work surface.
1. Peel the cooked eggs and carefully slice in half. Place the egg
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 ounces chèvre (soft goat cheese)
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh dill
¼ cup Italian parsley leaves, packed
2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Makes 1½ cups
paprika for garnish
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Herbed Cheese Spread
A fresh cheese spread, ideal for both crackers and crudités.
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
½ cup mayonnaise
12 large hard-boiled eggs
Makes 24 servings
The quintessential hors d’oeuvre – with a party-ready look.
ensure even color, turn baking sheets halfway through baking.
the gougères are hollow, nicely browned, and not wet inside. To
back on and set to 300°F. Let bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until
oven off and let sit in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Turn the oven
7. Place the pan of piped gougères in the preheated oven. Turn the
the press.
On/Off button down, pulse and let the batter slowly come out of
1 inch apart. To achieve the best results, instead of holding the
1-inch rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking pan, about
page 5. Load the batter to the MAX fill line. Pipe the batter out into
assembly, using the basic round tip (#1) as instructed on
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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6. Fit the Cuisinart
remaining ingredients. Mix on low to combine.
5. Once the dough has achieved the correct consistency, add the
hold its shape.
correct. Be sure not to make the dough too runny or it will not
running slowly, begin to add them, little by little until the batter is
thick, beat the remaining two eggs together and, with the mixer
thick cake batter and a soft cookie dough. If the dough is too
use in the cookie press, the desired consistency is between a
should drop from the paddle in a slow and steady stream, but for
a pale yellow color and is thickened. Typically, gougères batter
before adding the next. The dough is ready when it becomes
adding the eggs, one at a time, mixing each until fully incorporated
4. Once the dough has cooled, after about 2 to 3 minutes, start
release steam and cool.
Stand Mixer, fitted with the mixing paddle. Mix on a low speed to
3. Remove from heat and put mixture into the bowl of a Cuisinart
of the pot. It is better to overcook at this stage, than not enough.
it is done when the dough leaves a thick hard film on the bottom
spoon, continuously stir the mixture until it dries out. You will know
to the burner and raise the heat to medium-high. Using a wooden
comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in all of the flour. Return
medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Once the mixture
2. Put the water, butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, and sugar into a small or
1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
2 large eggs, plus 2 more if necessary
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup water
Makes about 95 one-inch gougères
you may substitute your favorite cheese.
Although Gruyère is the classic ingredient for gougères,
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
*Please refer to piping tips on page 5 for best results.
airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.
Note: While this frosting is best used right away, it can be stored in an
to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*
assembly, using desired tip as instructed on page 5. Load the icing
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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4. Fit the Cuisinart
soft, fluffy marshmallow cream texture.
frosting is thickened with stiff peaks. The frosting should have a
and continue to mix on high for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the
3. Transfer the bowl to a towel set on a countertop. Add the vanilla
160°F.
about 7 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers
medium heat. While still using the hand mixer, beat on high for
2. Place the mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water set over
about 1 minute, or until fully combined and slightly thickened.
Mixer fitted with the chef’s whisk, beat on medium-low speed for
the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Using a Cuisinart
1. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, cream of tartar and
*Please refer to piping tips on page 5 for best results.
and lemon juice in step 2.
If using coloring or flavoring extract for the icing, add it with the milk
after step 2.
away, cover the bowl with a damp cloth so the icing does not harden
Tips: Royal icing is best used immediately. If you are not using right
to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*
assembly, using desired tip as instructed on page 5. Load the icing
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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3. Fit the Cuisinart
until the mixture has formed soft peaks.
juice. Continue to mix on speed 1, gradually increasing to speed 3
white is completely incorporated, slowly add the milk and lemon
2. With the mixer running, slowly add the egg white. Once the egg
Mixer fitted with the chef’s whisk, mix on speed 1.
1. Put the sugar into a large mixing bowl. Using a Cuisinart
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
*Please refer to piping tips on page 5 for best results.
Load the ganache to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*
Press with the pastry tip assembly, using the round pastry tip (#1).
6. Once the ganache has cooled, fit the Cuisinart
temperature, or 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Cool the ganache until thickened, about 1 hour at room
more the ganache is whisked, the shinier and smoother it will be.
simmering water and whisk to fully combine. Please note, the
and shiny. If the chocolate did not fully melt, set over a pot of
4. Add the corn syrup and salt. Whisk until mixture is smooth
10 minutes to melt.
3. Pour the hot cream over the reserved chocolate. Let sit for 5 to
heat.
2. Bring the cream just to a boil in a small saucepan set over medium
1. Put the chocolate into a medium heat-proof mixing bowl. Reserve.
pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
/3 cup heavy cream
1
chocolate chips)
½ cup semisweet chocolate, chopped (may also use
Makes about ½ cup
Royal Icing
use food coloring to color it or extracts to flavor it.
This icing is great for decorating sugar cookies or cakes. You can
**Refer to piping tips on page 5 for best results.
*If using for cream puffs, we recommend the star tip (#6).
6. Pipe mousse as desired**.
mousse to the MAX fill line.
assembly, using desired tip as instructed on page 5*. Load the
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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5. Fit the Cuisinart
homogenous. Cover with plastic and chill for about 30 minutes.
in three additions by using a large rubber spatula until mixture is
4. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture
minutes.
increasing to high speed until cream holds firm peaks, about 1½
attachment, whip the cream on a medium speed, gradually
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the whisk
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3. Using a Cuisinart
a separate mixing bowl.
room temperature. Put the remaining heavy cream and Kahlúa into
chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let chocolate cool to
2. Pour the scalded cream over the chocolate and stir so that
of the heavy cream into a small saucepan and bring just to a boil.
1. Put the chocolate into a large, heat-proof mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
**Please refer to piping tips on page 5 for best results.
then scrape the seeds from inside the bean with the knife tip.
* Using a small, sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and
using.
through step 5 and then lightening it with the heavy cream before
prepared. If not using right away, it is best to prepare the pastry cream
Note: The lightened pastry cream is best used the same day as
cream to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.**
recommend using the star tip (#6). Load the lightened pastry
assembly, using desired tip* as instructed on page 5. We
7. Fit the Cuisinart
cream until smooth.
cup of heavy cream to medium peaks. Fold into the cooled pastry
6. Once the pastry cream has fully cooled, whip the remaining ½
process, set the mixing bowl over a bowl of ice and water.
and cool completely before using. To speed up the cooling
5. To prevent a skin from forming, cover directly with plastic wrap
whisk the pastry cream to cool slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
into a clean mixing bowl. Again, using a hand or stand mixer,
overcooking the eggs. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer
until thickened. Stirring constantly is very important to avoid
the entire surface of the pan. Whisk for about 2½ minutes
boil and cook while whisking continuously, being sure to whisk
4. Return mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a
mixing.
until completely combined. Add the remaining mixture slowly while
one third slowly to the yolk/sugar mixture while whisking. Whisk
3. Once the milk/cream mixture has reached a heavy simmer, add
thickened.
the whisk attachment, whisk the ingredients until light in color and
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Hand or Stand Mixer, fitted with
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bowl. Using either a Cuisinart
2. Put egg yolks, remaining sugar and cornstarch into a large mixing
Bring mixture to a heavy simmer.
vanilla bean seeds and pod into a saucepan over medium heat.
1. Put the milk, ½ cup cream, ¼ cup sugar, salt, vanilla extract,
shape.
Be sure not to make the dough too runny or it will not hold its
slowly begin to add them, little by little, until the dough is correct.
beat the remaining two eggs together and, with the mixer running,
cake batter and a soft cookie dough. If the dough is too thick,
use in the cookie press, the desired consistency is between a thick
should drop from the paddle in a slow and steady stream, but for
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 vanilla bean, halved and seeds scraped*
½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup heavy cream, divided
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1½ cups whole milk
Makes about 3½ cups
fresh fruit tarts or as a cake filling.
The essential filling for cream puffs, this is also delicious in
Lightened Pastry Cream
pale yellow color and is thickened. Typically, pâte à choux batter
before adding the next. The dough is ready when it becomes a
adding the eggs, one at a time, mixing each until fully incorporated
4. Once the dough has cooled, after about 2 to 3 minutes, start
release steam and cool.
Stand Mixer, fitted with the mixing paddle. Mix on a low speed to
3. Remove from heat and put mixture into the bowl of a Cuisinart
pot. It is better to overcook at this stage, than not enough.
done when the dough leaves a thick hard film on the bottom of the
continuously stir the mixture until it dries out. You will know it is
burner and raise the heat to medium-high. Using a wooden spoon,
a boil, remove from heat and stir in all of the flour. Return to the
saucepan and set over medium heat. Once the mixture comes to
2. Put the water, butter, salt and sugar into a small or medium
work well.
(recipe follows) or the Simple Chocolate Mousse on page 9 – both
For a sweet finish to your meal, the Lightened Pastry Cream
d’oeuvre, we suggest the Herbed Cheese Spread on page 13.
7. Let choux cool, and then fill with desired filling. For a beautiful hors
even color, turn baking sheet halfway through baking.
choux are hollow, nicely browned, and not wet inside. To ensure
on and set to 300°F. Let bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the
savory preparations.
off and let sit in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Turn the oven back
6. Place the pan of piped choux in the preheated oven. Turn the oven
Pâte à Choux – Cream Puffs
2 large eggs, plus 2 more if necessary
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons bread flour
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup water
Makes about 40 two-inch choux or puffs
Very versatile, pâte à choux can be used for both sweet and
out of the press.
Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip
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On/Off button down, pulse and let the batter slowly come
1 inch apart. To achieve the best results, instead of holding the
rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking pan, about
Load the batter to the MAX fill line. Pipe the batter out into 2-inch
assembly, using the basic round tip (#1) as instructed on page 5.
using discs 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10.
*Note: Due to the consistency of this cookie dough, we recommend
7
6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until just set.
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc*, as
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4. Fit the Cuisinart
completely combined.
mix until homogenous. Add remaining ingredients and mix until
molasses, milk and vinegar. Increase to medium-low speed and
ingredients and mix on low. Once almost fully combined, add the
at a time; mix until fully combined. Add half of the reserved dry
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the egg and yolk, one
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a
bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and spices into a small mixing
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
½ tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ tablespoon whole milk
/3 cup molasses
1
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
/3 cup granulated sugar
1
at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly
about 1 inch apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
dry ingredients and mix on low, until just combined.
one at a time, until completely combined. Add the reserved
paddle, mix until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and then the eggs,
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a
bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and spices into a small mixing
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1
/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2½ cups unbleached, all purpose flour
Makes about 100 medium-size cookies
Spice Grinder.
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with a Cuisinart
To give these cookies a stronger flavor, freshly grind your spices
Ginger Cookies
a nice kick.
This traditional French spice blend gives these cookies
using discs 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10.
*Note: Due to the consistency of this cookie dough, we recommend
6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.
5. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, until just set.
pan, about 1 inch apart.
Press the cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc*, as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
mix on low, until just combined.
until completely combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and
until combined. Mix in the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time,
beaters/paddle, mix until light and creamy. Mix in the peanut butter
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing
®
Using a Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, shortening and sugars.
mixing bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a small
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup peanut butter (creamy, but not natural)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons shortening (preferably non-hydrogenated)
at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc, as
®
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
ingredients and mix on low, until just combined.
one at a time; mix until fully combined. Add the reserved dry
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs,
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Using a
mixing bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a small
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cups granulated sugar
at room temperature
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2¾ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until just set.
about 1 inch apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
the reserved dry ingredients and mix on low, until just combined.
a time, and then the milk mixture until completely combined. Add
paddle, mix until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and yolk, one at
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Using a
into a separate small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
Stir to blend; reserve. Put the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt
2. Combine the milk, espresso powder and vanilla in a small bowl.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg
2 cups granulated sugar
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly
about 1 inch apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
dry ingredients and mix on low, until just combined.
eggs, one at a time, until completely combined. Add the reserved
paddle, mix until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and then the
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a
bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a small mixing
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
32/3 cups unbleached, all purpose flour
Makes about 130 medium-size cookies
These delicious sugar cookies have a deep mocha flavor.
*Note: All cookie press discs can be used, except #2.
6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.
golden around the edges.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc*, as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
until just combined.
until combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix on low,
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the extracts and egg; mix
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
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a Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and the sugar. Using
Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, ground almonds and salt into a small mixing bowl.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
/3 cups granulated sugar
1
1
at room temperature
1¼ cups (2½ sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup very finely ground toasted almonds
2½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
Makes about 100 medium-size cookies
favorite variety of nut for the almonds.
or they can clog the cookie press. If you wish, substitute your
It is important that the toasted almonds are very finely ground,
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just set.
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc, as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
low, until just combined.
until fully combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix on
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla and egg; mix
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a
Whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the flour, cocoa powder and salt into a small mixing bowl.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 large egg
1½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
at room temperature
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and
½ teaspoon salt
/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1
2¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
Makes about 120 medium-size cookies
For the chocolate lovers – treat yourself to these simple cookies!
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc, as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
mix on low, until just combined.
egg; mix until fully combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla, lemon juice and
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
a Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar and zest. Using
reserve.
2. Put the flour and salt into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine;
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
at room temperature
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
Makes about 95 medium-size cookies
when paired with a cup of tea.
Lemon really stands out in these cookies. They are delicious
then scrape the seeds from inside the bean with the knife tip.
* Using a small, sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and
6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.
golden around the edges.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly
about 2 inches apart.
Press cookie dough out onto an ungreased/unlined baking pan,
instructed on page 2. Load the cookie dough to the MAX fill line.
Electric Cookie Press with desired disc, as
®
4. Fit the Cuisinart
just combined.
combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix on low, until
seeds (discard pod, or save for another use) and egg; mix until
paddle, mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla, vanilla bean
Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/
®
a Cuisinart
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and the sugar. Using
reserve.
2. Put the flour and salt into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine;
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 large egg
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped*
1½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
at room temperature
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and
½ teaspoon salt
2½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
Makes about 110 medium-size cookies
whole vanilla beans, increase the extract to 2 tablespoons.
A sweeter version of our classic cookie. If you cannot locate