Can You Make a Cookie Cake with Off-Brand Dough?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and tips related to making cookie cakes, particularly using off-brand cookie dough versus name-brand options. Participants share their personal experiences, successes, and challenges encountered while baking cookie cakes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses enthusiasm for the community and seeks tips for making a cookie cake.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making cookie cakes frequently for birthdays and school parties, detailing their method of using two packages of cookie dough.
  • One user mentions a specific recipe from a cookbook, suggesting it as a way to cross-sell products.
  • Another participant warns about using off-brand cookie dough, recounting a negative experience where it spread too much and caused a fire.
  • One participant shares their own experience with off-brand dough, noting similar spreading issues but mentions the taste was still good.
  • Another user describes a successful cookie pizza made with family-sized cookie dough, despite some spreading issues, and highlights the positive reception from guests.
  • One participant wonders if using parchment paper could help reduce spreading with off-brand cookie dough, referencing its effectiveness with brownies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of off-brand cookie dough, with some participants sharing negative experiences while others have had success. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best type of dough to use.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal baking experiences and preferences, focusing on cookie cakes and the use of different brands of cookie dough.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members interested in baking cookie cakes or seeking insights on product usage may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi everyone,

I am new here, and LOVE this site. I just signed up for PC after going to my first party. I want to make a cookie cake for tomorrow. They kind made out of chocolate chip cookie dough. They sell them at the cookie place in the mall. Anyway, I was looking for any tips or advice. Have any of you made them before?

Amber
 
:) I make these alot. My children always want them for birthdays and I also make them alot for school parties. I use 2 packages of cookie dough and form into a large ball, place it in the center of your large pizza stone and flatten out making sure to keep the dough atleast 1 inch thick. I bake according to the cookie package but you realy need to check on it regularly. Ovens are different and you do not want to overbake. Then you let cool and decorate.
Enjoy!! :D
 
Giant CookieThere is also a Colossal Candied Cookie recipe on page 90 of the Stoneware Sensations cookbook. Great way to cross-sell a cookbook.
 
Make sure to use Pillsbury cookie dough. I had a host buy the off brand, and it spread too much and fell on her heating element and caught fire! Word to the wise!!
 
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Thanks for the tips. I used the off brand cookie dough, and had the problem with it spreading too much. I will be sure to get the good stuff next time :) At least it tasted good, even though it didn't look pretty. Now off to get the extra cookie off the bottom of the oven!
 
a perfectly round cookie pizzaI made the cookie pizza last time we had company over. I tried out the family sized cookie dough pack and it turned out great too. Mine fell off the heating element alittle because I spread it out too much. But I used the pizza cutter to make the cookie look perfectly round and it worked! They wanted to know how I got the cookie in a perfect circle ;) !! Anyway, it it was a big hit and I actually booked a show from the get-together. She requested the cookie pizza!!

~Erica
 
I wonder if the off brand cookie would spread less if you used parchment paper under the cookie? It works with brownies...
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a cookie cake with off-brand dough?

Yes, you can make a cookie cake with off-brand dough. Many off-brand cookie doughs have similar ingredients and baking properties to name-brand options, so they can work just as well in a cookie cake recipe.

Will the texture of the cookie cake differ with off-brand dough?

The texture of the cookie cake may vary slightly depending on the specific off-brand dough you use. Some off-brand doughs may have different ratios of ingredients, which can affect the final texture, but most should still yield a delicious result.

Are there any specific off-brand doughs recommended for cookie cakes?

While there are no specific off-brand doughs universally recommended, many bakers have had success with popular store brands. It's best to choose a dough that has a good reputation for baking and is similar in consistency to name-brand options.

How do I adjust baking times when using off-brand dough?

Baking times may vary slightly depending on the brand and type of dough used. It's a good idea to start checking for doneness a few minutes earlier than the recipe suggests, as off-brand doughs may bake faster or slower than expected.

Can I customize off-brand dough for a cookie cake?

Absolutely! You can customize off-brand dough by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles to enhance the flavor and texture of your cookie cake. Just be mindful of the total volume to ensure proper baking.

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