Cuisinart CCP-10C Instruction

Electric Cookie Press CCP-10C

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using
electrical appliances:

1. Read the 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 centre
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 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 1

(Figure 1 inset)

Figure 2

(Figure 2 inset)

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

(UNLOCK)

(LOCK)

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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.

1. Once you have your Cuisinart® Electric Cookie
Press assembled, fill with dough to the MAX
fill line.

2. Plug the filled cookie press 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.

REFILLING THE COOKIE PRESS

Most recipes provided require the user to refill the
cookie press at least once. Depending on the size of
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.

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
sure to adhere to food safety guidelines.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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

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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 flavouring
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.

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
the amount of filling or frosting that will be used at one time.

Disc 1

Disc 2 Disc 3

Disc 5

Disc 6

Disc 7

Disc 8

Disc 9

Disc 10

Disc 11

Disc 12

Disc 4

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, colours, or flavours 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 AND CLEANING

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 colour. 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.

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.

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Round

Tip

Ribbon/

Rose

3 Prong

Star

Ridged
Border

Ribbed/

Basket
Weave

Classic

Star Tip

Simple
Border

3 Prong

Border

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WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects
in material or workmanship under normal home use for 3
years from the date of original purchase.

This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including
mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage
from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications,
theft, misuse, or damage due to transportation or
environmental conditions. Products with removed or altered
identification numbers will not be covered.

This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners.

If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if
necessary.

For warranty purposes, please register your product online
at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of
original purchase or keep your original receipt for the
duration of the limited warranty.

If the appliance should become defective within the warranty
period, do not return the appliance to the store. Please
contact our Customer Service Centre:

Toll-free
phone number: 1-800-472-7606

Address: Cuisinart Canada

100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2

Email: [e-mail]

Model: CCP-10C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose:

• $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product (cheque

or money order)

• Return address and phone number

• Description of the product defect

• Product date code*/copy of original proof of purchase

• Any other information pertinent to the product’s return

* Product date code can be found on the underside of the

base of the product. The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit
number. Example, 90630 would designate year, month &
day (2009, June 30th).

Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service for added protection. Cuisinart will not be held
responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are
not delivered to us.

To order replacement parts or accessories, call our Customer
Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606.

For more information, please visit our website at
www.cuisinart.ca

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Electric Cookie Press CCP-10C

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RECIPES

Classic Butter Cookies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sugar Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Snickerdoodles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quartre Épice Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ginger Cookies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pâte á Choux - Cream Puffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lightened Pastry Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Simple Chocolate Mousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ganache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Royal Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Decorating Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fluffy Frosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Gougères . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cheddar Cheese Crackers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Deviled Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Classic Butter Cookies

Traditional cookie press cookies are even sweeter when topped

with a piping of ganache (page 10).

Makes about 125 medium-size cookies

3½ cups (875 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt
1 pound (500 g) (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and

at room temperature
1½ cups (375 ml) confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 large egg

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Put the flour and salt into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine;

reserve.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and the sugar. Using a

Cuisinart® Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla and egg; mix until combined.
Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix on low, until just combined.

4. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with desired disc. Load the

cookie dough to the MAX fill line. Press cookie dough out onto an
ungreased/unlined baking pan, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden

around the edges.

6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.

Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 45 (60% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 10mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

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Sugar Cookies

The perfect all-purpose sugar cookie!

Makes about 130 medium-size cookies

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2

/3 cups (900 ml) unbleached, all purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1 cup (250 ml) (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and

cooled
1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
½ cup (125 ml) packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) .

2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a small mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine; reserve.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a

Cuisinart

®

Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/ paddle,
mix until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a
time, until completely combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and
mix on low, until just combined.

4. Fit the Cuisinart

®

Electric Cookie Press with desired disc. Load the
cookie dough to the MAX fill line. Press cookie dough out onto an
ungreased/unlined baking pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly golden
around the edges.

6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.

Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 30 (46% from fat) • carb. 35g • pro. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 9mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 11mg • fiber 0g

Snickerdoodles

A favourite of both the young and old, these are

sure to disappear quickly!

Makes about 85 medium-size cookies

2¾ cups (650 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (10 ml) cream of tartar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) salt
½ pound (250 g) (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and

at room temperature
1½ cups (375 ml) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Put the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a small mixing

bowl. Whisk to combine; reserve.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Using a

Cuisinart® Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until light and creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time; mix
until fully combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and mix on low,
until just combined.

4. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with desired disc. Load the

cookie dough to the MAX fill line. Press cookie dough out onto an
ungreased/unlined baking pan, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden

around the edges.

6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.

Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 51 (42% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 11mg • sod. 25mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

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Quatre Épice Cookies

This traditional French spice blend gives these cookies

a nice kick.

Makes about 100 medium-size cookies

2½ cups (585 ml) unbleached, all purpose flour
½ teaspoon (2 ml) baking soda
½ teaspoon (2 ml) table salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground cinnamon

1

/

8

teaspoon (0.5 ml) ground cloves

1

/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) ground nutmeg

1

/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) ground ginger

1

/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
½ cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50 ml) packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and spices into a small mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine; reserve.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a

Cuisinart® Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a
time, until completely combined. Add the reserved dry ingredients and
mix on low, until just combined.

4. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with desired disc. Load the

cookie dough to the MAX fill line. Press cookie dough out onto an
ungreased/unlined baking pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly golden

around the edges.

6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.

Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 27 (35% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 7mg • sod. 20mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

Ginger Cookies

To give these cookies a stronger flavour, freshly grind your spices

with a Cuisinart® Spice & Nut Grinder.

Makes about 65 medium-size cookies

3 cups (750 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) baking soda
½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) ground ginger
½ teaspoon (2 ml) ground cloves
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground cardamom
6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, cubed and

at room temperature

1

/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk

1

/3 cup (75 ml) molasses
½ tablespoon (7 ml) whole milk
½ tablespoon (7 ml) distilled white vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Put the flour, baking soda, salt and spices into a small mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine; reserve.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a

Cuisinart

®

Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until light and creamy. Add the egg and yolk, one at a time; mix
until fully combined. Add half of the reserved dry ingredients and
mix on low. Once almost fully combined, add the molasses, milk and
vinegar. Increase to medium-low speed and mix until homogenous.
Add remaining ingredients and mix until completely combined.

4. Fit the Cuisinart

®

Electric Cookie Press with desired disc*. Load the
cookie dough to the MAX fill line. Press cookie dough out onto an
ungreased/unlined baking pan, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until just set.

6. Cool cookies before removing from pan.

*Note: Due to the consistency of this cookie dough, we recommend using
discs 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10.

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Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 51 (42% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 11mg • sod. 25mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

Pâte à Choux – Cream Puffs

Very versatile, pâte à choux can be used for both sweet and

savory preparations.

Makes about 40 two-inch (5 cm) choux or puffs

½ cup (125 ml) water
4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) fine sea salt or table salt
½ teaspoon (2 ml) granulated sugar
½ cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons (30 ml) bread flour
2 large eggs, plus 2 more if necessary

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).

2. Put the water, butter, salt and sugar into a small or medium saucepan
and set over medium heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove
from heat and stir in all of the flour. Return to the burner and raise
the heat to medium-high. Using a wooden spoon, continuously
stir the mixture until it dries out. You will know it is done when the
dough leaves a thick hard film on the bottom of the pot. It is better to
overcook at this stage, than not enough.

3. Remove from heat and put mixture into the bowl of a Cuisinart® Stand
Mixer, fitted with the mixing paddle. Mix on a low speed to release
steam and cool.

4. Once the dough has cooled, after about 2 to 3 minutes, start adding
the eggs, one at a time, mixing each until fully incorporated before
adding the next. The dough is ready when it becomes a pale yellow
colour and is thickened. Typically, pâte à choux batter should drop
from the paddle in a slow and steady stream, but for use in the cookie
press, the desired consistency is between a thick cake batter and a
soft cookie dough. If the dough is too thick, beat the remaining two
eggs together and, with the mixer running, slowly begin to add them,
little by little, until the dough is correct. Be sure not to make the dough
too runny or it will not hold its shape.

5. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,
using the basic round tip (#1). Load the batter to the MAX fill line. Pipe
the batter out into 2-inch (5 cm) rounds onto a parchment paper-lined
baking pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. To achieve the best results,

instead of holding the On/Off button down, pulse and let the batter
slowly come out of the press.

6. Place the pan of piped choux in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off
and let sit in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Turn the oven back on and
set to 300°F (150°C). Let bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the choux
are hollow, nicely browned, and not wet inside. To ensure even colour,
turn baking sheet halfway through baking.

7. Let choux cool, and then fill with desired filling. For a sweet finish to
your meal, the Lightened Pastry Cream (recipe follows) or the Simple
Chocolate Mousse on page 6 – both work well.

Nutritional information per choux:

Calories 26 (60% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 21mg • sod. 38mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g

Lightened Pastry Cream

The essential filling for cream puffs, this is also delicious in

fresh fruit tarts or as a cake filling.

Makes about 3½ cups (875 ml)

1½ cups (375 ml) whole milk
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream, divided
½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar, divided
½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt
½ tablespoon (7 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, halved and seeds scraped*
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornstarch

1. Put the milk, ½ cup (125 ml) cream, ¼ cup (50 ml) sugar, salt, vanilla
extract, vanilla bean seeds and pod into a saucepan over medium
heat. Bring mixture to a heavy simmer.

2. Put egg yolks, remaining sugar and cornstarch into a large mixing
bowl. Using either a Cuisinart® Hand or Stand Mixer, fitted with the
whisk attachment, whisk the ingredients until light in colour and
thickened.

3. Once the milk/cream mixture has reached a heavy simmer, add one
third slowly to the yolk/sugar mixture while whisking. Whisk until
completely combined. Add the remaining mixture slowly while mixing.

4. Return mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil
and cook while whisking continuously, being sure to whisk the entire

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surface of the pan. Whisk for about 2½ minutes until thickened. Stirring
constantly is very important to avoid overcooking the eggs. Strain
mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean mixing bowl. Again,
using a hand or stand mixer, whisk the pastry cream to cool slightly,
about 3 to 5 minutes.

5. To prevent a skin from forming, cover directly with plastic wrap and
cool completely before using. To speed up the cooling process, set the
mixing bowl over a bowl of ice and water.

6. Once the pastry cream has fully cooled, whip the remaining ½ cup
(125 ml) of heavy cream to medium peaks. Fold into the cooled pastry
cream until smooth.

7. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,
using desired tip*. We recommend using the star tip (#6). Load the
lightened pastry cream to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.**

Note: The lightened pastry cream is best used the same day as prepared. If
not using right away, it is best to prepare the pastry cream through step 5
and then lightening it with the heavy cream before using.

* Using a small, sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and then

scrape the seeds from inside the bean with the knife tip.

**Please refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon (15 ml) ):

Calories 96 (61% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 2g • fat 7g • sat. fat 4g

• chol. 67mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 0g

Simple Chocolate Mousse

For a special treat, use this mousse as a filling for cream puffs.

Makes about 4½ cups (1.12L)

12 ounces (340 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
2½ cups (585 ml) heavy cream, divided
1 tablespoon (15 ml) Kahlúa

®

or any coffee liqueur

1. Put the chocolate into a large, heat-proof mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup
(250 ml) of the heavy cream into a small saucepan and bring just to a
boil.

2. Pour the scalded cream over the chocolate and stir so that chocolate
is completely melted and smooth. Let chocolate cool to room

temperature. Put the remaining heavy cream and Kahlúa into a
separate mixing bowl.

3. Using a Cuisinart

®

Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the whisk
attachment, whip the cream on a medium speed, gradually increasing
to high speed until cream holds firm peaks, about 1½ minutes.

4. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture
in three additions by using a large rubber spatula until mixture is
homogenous. Cover with plastic and chill for about 30 minutes.

5. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,
using desired tip. Load the mousse to the MAX fill line.

6. Pipe mousse as desired**.

*If using for cream puffs, we recommend the star tip (#6).

**Refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per cookie:

Calories 215 (71% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 2g • fat 17g • sat. fat 11g

• chol. 46mg • sod. 13mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 1g

Ganache

Pipe some of the ganache in

the centres of the baked cookies.

Makes about ½ cup (125 ml)

½ cup (125 ml) semisweet chocolate, chopped (may also

use chocolate chips)

1

/3 cup (75 ml) heavy cream
1 tablespoon (15 ml) light corn syrup
pinch sea salt

1. Put the chocolate into a medium heat-proof mixing bowl. Reserve.

2. Bring the cream just to a boil in a small saucepan set over medium

heat.

3. Pour the hot cream over the reserved chocolate. Let sit for 5 to

10 minutes to melt.

4. Add the corn syrup and salt. Whisk until mixture is smooth and shiny. If

the chocolate did not fully melt, set over a pot of simmering water and

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whisk to fully combine. Please note, the more the ganache is whisked,
the shinier and smoother it will be.

5. Cool the ganache until thickened, about 1 hour at room temperature, or
20 minutes in the refrigerator.

6. Once the ganache has cooled, fit the Cuisinart

®

Electric Cookie Press
with the pastry tip assembly, using the round pastry tip (#1). Load the
ganache to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*

*Please refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per serving (1 teaspoon (5 ml) ):

Calories 37 (59% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 2g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 5mg • sod. 8mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g

Royal Icing

This icing is great for decorating sugar cookies or cakes. You can

use food colouring to colour it or extracts to flavour it.

Makes about 1½ cups (375 ml)

4 cups (1 L) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

1. Put the sugar into a large mixing bowl. Using a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer
fitted with the chef’s whisk, mix on speed 1.

2. With the mixer running, slowly add the egg white. Once the egg white
is completely incorporated, slowly add the milk and lemon juice.
Continue to mix on speed 1, gradually increasing to speed 3 until the
mixture has formed soft peaks.

3. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,
using desired tip. Load the icing to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*

Tips: Royal icing is best used immediately. If you are not using right away,
cover the bowl with a damp cloth so the icing does not harden after step 2.

If using colouring or flavouring extract for the icing, add it with the milk and
lemon juice in step 2.

*Please refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per serving (1 teaspoon (5 ml) ):

Calories 22 (1% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

Decorating Icing

Add that professional touch to your cakes with this simple

decorating icing. From borders to flowers, you’ll turn back

to this icing every time.

Makes about 1½ cups (375 ml)

¾ cup (175 ml) (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and

at room temperature
2 cups (500 ml) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15 ml) light corn syrup

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Using a

Cuisinart® Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until light and creamy.

2. Add the vanilla and corn syrup. Mix until completely smooth.

3. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,

using desired tip. Load the icing to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*

Tip: If using colouring or flavouring extract for the icing, add it with
the vanilla and corn syrup in step 2.

*Please refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon (15 ml) ):

Calories 137 (74% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 0g • fat 12g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 30mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g

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Fluffy Frosting

This frosting is perfect on cupcakes. It is especially delicious

when paired with chocolate cake.

Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)

1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar

1

/3 cup (75 ml) light corn syrup
2 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) cream of tartar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) warm water
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract

1. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, cream of tartar and the

warm water in a large mixing bowl. Using a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer
fitted with the chef’s whisk, beat on medium-low speed for about 1
minute, or until fully combined and slightly thickened.

2. Place the mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water set over medium

heat. While still using the hand mixer, beat on high for about 7 minutes,
or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F (75°C).

3. Transfer the bowl to a towel set on a countertop. Add the vanilla and

continue to mix on high for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the frosting
is thickened with stiff peaks. The frosting should have a soft, fluffy
marshmallow cream texture.

4. Fit the Cuisinart

®

Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,

using desired tip. Load the icing to the MAX fill line. Pipe as desired.*

Note: While this frosting is best used right away, it can be stored in an
airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.

*Please refer to piping tips in the instruction booklet for best results.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon (15 ml) ):

Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g

Gougères

Although Gruyère is the classic ingredient for gougères,

you may substitute your favourite cheese.

Makes about 95 one-inch (2.5 cm) gougères

½ cup (125 ml) water
4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter
½ teaspoon (2 ml) fine sea salt or table salt, divided
½ teaspoon (2 ml) granulated sugar
½ cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached, all-

purpose flour
2 large eggs, plus 2 more if necessary
1 cup (250 ml) finely shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon (2 ml) cayenne
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) paprika

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).

2. Put the water, butter, ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) salt, and sugar into a small

or medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Once the mixture
comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in all of the flour. Return to
the burner and raise the heat to medium-high. Using a wooden spoon,
continuously stir the mixture until it dries out. You will know it is done
when the dough leaves a thick hard film on the bottom of the pot. It is
better to overcook at this stage, than not enough.

3. Remove from heat and put mixture into the bowl of a Cuisinart® Stand

Mixer, fitted with the mixing paddle. Mix on a low speed to release
steam and cool.

4. Once the dough has cooled, after about 2 to 3 minutes, start adding

the eggs, one at a time, mixing each until fully incorporated before
adding the next. The dough is ready when it becomes a pale yellow
colour and is thickened. Typically, gougères batter should drop from
the paddle in a slow and steady stream, but for use in the cookie
press, the desired consistency is between a thick cake batter and a
soft cookie dough. If the dough is too thick, beat the remaining two
eggs together and, with the mixer running slowly, begin to add them,
little by little until the batter is correct. Be sure not to make the dough
too runny or it will not hold its shape.

5. Once the dough has achieved the correct consistency, add the

remaining ingredients. Mix on low to combine.

6. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly,

using the basic round tip (#1) . Load the batter to the MAX fill line. Pipe

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the batter out into 1-inch (2.5 cm) rounds onto a parchment paper-lined
baking pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. To achieve the best results,
instead of holding the On/Off button down, pulse and let the batter
slowly come out of the press.

7. Place the pan of piped gougères in the preheated oven. Turn the oven
off and let sit in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Turn the oven back on
and set to 300°F (150°C) . Let bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the
gougères are hollow, nicely browned, and not wet inside. To ensure
even colour, turn baking sheets halfway through baking.

8. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per gougère:

Calories 13 (61% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 9mg • sod. 17mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 0g

Cheddar Cheese Crackers

So simple, whip these up before your next party.

Makes about 65 medium-size crackers

4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter, cubed and

at room temperature
8 ounces (230 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
½ teaspoon (2 ml) sea salt
½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
pinch cayenne
1½ cups (375 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and the cheese. Using a

Cuisinart

®

Hand or Stand Mixer fitted with the mixing beaters/paddle,
mix until fully combined. Add the remaining ingredients and mix on low
until combined.

3. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with desired disc*. Load the
cracker dough to the MAX fill line. Press dough out onto an ungreased/
unlined baking pan, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden
around the edges.

5. Cool crackers before removing from pan.

*Note: Due to the shredded cheese in this dough, we recommend using
discs 3, 5, 6, 10 or 12.

Nutritional information per cracker:

Calories 24 (56% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 4mg • sod. 19mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

Deviled Eggs

The quintessential hors d’oeuvre – with a party-ready look.

Makes 24 servings

12 large hard-boiled eggs
½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) Dijon-style mustard
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons (30 ml) capers, drained
½ teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
paprika for garnish

1. Peel the cooked eggs and carefully slice in half. Place the egg white
halves on a clean work surface.

2. Remove yolks and put them into the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Food
Processor fitted with the metal chopping blade; process until smooth,
about 45 seconds.

3. Pulse in the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 45
seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.

4. Fit the Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press with the pastry tip assembly
using the star tip (#6). Load the egg filling to the MAX fill line.

5. Pipe a rosette on each white in place of the yolk. Pause between each
egg, making sure any of the filling is removed from tip before moving
on to the next egg. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 54 (70% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 108mg • sod. 144mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 0g

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