Large Bar Pan vs. Round and Rectangle Stones: Which Holds More Cookies?

[cat]

The large round stone or the rectangle stone? I just had a customer ask me that and I wasn't really sure. Does anyone know?

I was trying to sell her the large bar pan, because it is more versatile, with the sides, but she wanted either the large round stone or rectangle....whichever holds more cookies!

 

[DebbieJ]

I think they both hold about the same.

 

[cat]

Thanks Deb,

That was my guess as well, but I don't have the rectangle stone so I can't try it. I always use the large bar pan and sometimes the large round stone and I seem to be able to get more cookies on the bar pan. The rectangle stone is slightly bigger than the bar pan, but has no sides, so I wasn't sure how close to the edge I can go before they start to spill over...

Just wondering if anyone has tried it..

Thanks!

 

[DebbieJ]

I don't have the Rectangle either, but the picture of it shows 12 cookies. I always use my Round Stone and can get at least 12 on there.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Depending on the size of your cookies. If I use the small scoop I get 12 easily on the rectangle stone. If I use the medium scoop I usually get 8.

I never counted on the large round stone as I mostly use the rectangle stone when I do cookies.

 

[susan g]

I do tons of cookies with the cookie press on both of the stones. The large round stone actually has a larger surface area but I have never been able to get more than 1 extra cookie to go on it. I prefer the rectangle stone for cookies because it presents a more logical layout-rows of cookies, instead of the round stone where you just have to guess how to fit the most on. With that said, I still prefer the round stone overall because it is more versatile and can be used for frozen pizzas! I would only choose the rectangle first if I never planned to do anything but bake cookies. Hope this helps!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I make a ton of cookies at Christmas time using both stones and the large round definitely holds more.

 

[ChefinHarmony]

I agree with Beth - I can get a lot more on my Large round stone. I start by making a circle as close to the edge - about 1" away and then an inner circle, then like 3 in the middle. I know it holds more than a dozen.
Joanne

 

[smarteez2]

I use both and for some reason I am thinking that both hold 12 of the medium scoop size cookies. That is the only size i ever use to make them so that is the only input I can offer,

 

[raebates]

I get more on my rectangle stone than on my round stone. I usually use both when I make cookies because I make large batches. I get 12 cookies from the medium scoop on the rectangle stone, but only 11 on my round stone. My spacing may be an issue, though.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I usually get 15 on the Round Stone (using the med. scoop) - but you really need the rack, or you end up sticking your pot-holder in cookie (no edges to grab!)....or maybe that's just me

 

[raebates]

I think it depends on the type of cookies you're baking, too. Mine usually spread a bit, so I like a lot of space. Otherwise, they become attached to one another. I like my cookies to be nice and round, so I don't like it when they touch. Nope, not a bit of OCD here!

 

[chefann]

I think it depends on the type of cookies you're baking, too. Mine usually spread a bit, so I like a lot of space. Otherwise, they become attached to one another. I like my cookies to be nice and round, so I don't like it when they touch. Nope, not a bit of OCD here!

Do you count cookies? I do that- count them as I put them on the stones, count them as I take them to the cooling rack, count them as I put them in a container. And I'd better darn well get AT LEAST as many as the recipe says, or I'm mad!

Funnily, that particular form of OCD must be hereditary - both of my sisters are cookie-counters, too.

 

[raebates]

I thought I was the only one who counted cookies. Yes, I get a bit peeved if it does come at least close to the stated amount. Guess I have some pouting issues, too.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Me too! I always have the goal to have at least a couple more than the recipe says! AH HA!!

 

[ChefinHarmony]

That's why my sister only uses the Small Scoop for cookies - to her "quantity" is the most important!! She has to beat the recipe every time! Funny,...
Joanne

 

[BethCooks4U]

That's why my sister only uses the Small Scoop for cookies - to her "quantity" is the most important!! She has to beat the recipe every time! Funny,...
Joanne

That's what I do too. I didn't want to SAY that because I didn't want to sound like I'm cheating to get more cookies from a recipe.

 

[Jennie4PC]

mine NEVER make it to the amount it says probably would if I didnt sit there and eat the dough all the time.

 

[smarteez2]

I go one step above the counting cookies.....As well as counting them I HAVE to have an even number!!! If I am scooping out cookies and I have enough dough left to were it equals an odd number I won't use it, or if for some ODD reason I lose count and end up with an odd number of cookies I will eat the extra one!! LOL Crazy I know.... I am like that at the gas pump to.... I keep pumping til I have an even number!!

 

[speedychef]

I'm with Jennie...maybe half of the dough actually becomes cookies! All the rest goes in my tummy! (and Bry's too!)

 

[pamperedharriet]

We're quite a bunch!

 

[raebates]

You know, of course, that cookie dough has no calories. Technically, it's not a cookie until it's baked. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

 

[cat]

Thanks everyone, for your help! My customer ended up getting 2 large round stones.