Cookie Press and Cake & Food Decorator Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . 2 Know Your Cookie Press . . . . . . 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To prevent damage to the motor, do not immerse motor in water or other liquids. 3. Do not allow dough or batter to run into the hollow shaft, as damage to the motor may occur. 4. Do not operate the cookie press with damaged batteries, motor, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. 5.
Discs and Tips Regular Discs Use discs with stiff dough to prepare cookies, candies, crackers, etc. Ribbon Heart Jewel Diamond Snowman Car Tulip Shell Tree Star Decorator Tip Use decorator tip with soft dough to prepare appetizers, candies, and desserts; to fill pasta; and to garnish casseroles and desserts. Sparkler Gingerbread Man Filler Tip Use filler tip with thin mixtures to fill pastries.
Operating Instructions To Assemble and Fill BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all parts (except motor) in hot, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Wipe motor with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. 1. Twist the battery cover counterclockwise and lift it to remove. Insert four AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment (see diagram on unit). Replace the battery cover by placing it off-center (to the right) and twisting to the left until it clicks. 2.
7. With barrel pointing up, squeeze trigger until mixture reaches disc or tip. Release trigger. Turn cookie press over and it is ready to use. To Refill Barrel: 1. Unit will indicate it is empty by making a clicking noise. 2. Remove barrel cap, disc or tip, and rod/pusher plate. 3. Follow steps 3–7 on pages 4 and 5. To Use Discs All Discs except Ribbon Disc 1. When making cookies, mints, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated (without non-stick surface) baking sheets on work surface. 2.
Ribbon Disc 1. To make cookies, crackers, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated baking sheets on work surface. 2. Hold cookie press at a 45 degree angle to baking sheet. 3. Squeeze trigger continuously. • When dough starts to come through the disc, move the unit to form a 3-inch strip. • Two-thirds of the way down each strip, release trigger but continue to move unit. • Touch dough with finger or rubber spatula to break flow of dough. Move unit to start next strip. 4. When baked.
Operating Tips and Tricks 1. Ingredients (onion, green pepper, meat, tuna, seafood, cheese, nuts, hard cooked eggs, cereal, oatmeal, chocolate chips, raisins, etc.) must be very finely chopped, minced, or grated before being added to dough or mixtures. 2. Packaged ingredients (chopped nuts, shredded cheese, grated coconut, etc.) must be very finely chopped or grated again before using. 3. Measure flower by lightly spooning it into measuring cups, then leveling it off with a straight-edge knife. 4.
Questions & Answers 1. How long will the batteries last? A set of 4 alkaline batteries will last through 35 to 40 regular barrels of stiff dough. 2. How many cookies will one barrel make? Approximately 4 dozen cookies can be made, depending on the disc and how fast you move the cookie press. 3. Can you use regular AA batteries in the cookie press instead of alkaline batteries? Regular batteries will not provide as much power and will not last as long as alkaline batteries. 4.
Recipes Appetizers Helpful Hints • Vary garnishes using: sprigs of parsley, fresh dill weed, and watercress; pimento or olive slivers; chopped chives or nuts. • Use vegetables, crackers, fried potato skins, etc. as bases for canapes. • The following recipes are only a starting point for the wide variety of appetizers that can be prepared. Use these ideas as a guide when creating your own variations. Crabmeat Canapes 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained 1 8 oz.
Cheddar Crackers 21⁄2 cups all purpose flour ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon salt ⁄ cup vegetable shortening 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper finely grated Place butter and shortening in large mixing bowl. Cream together on medium high speed. Add cheese and mix well using medium speed. Combine flour, salt, mustard, and cayenne in separate bowl. Add to the cheese mixture in three (3) additions, mixing well after each addition. Use low speed.
Chicken Manicotti 8 manicotti tubes, cooked 1⁄4 cup butter or margarine 1⁄2 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped 1⁄2 cup parsley, finely minced 1⁄2 cup fresh white bread crumbs 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups tomato sauce Grated Parmesan cheese Place butter in large fry pan; melt over medium heat. Add mushrooms, saute 5 minutes.
Cookies Helpful Hints • Decorate cookies before baking by brushing them with slightly beaten egg white and adding one of the following: 1. Sprinkle with white or colored granulated sugar. 2. Place a nut or chocolate chip on center of cookie. 3. Decorate with small pieces of candied fruit, chopped nuts, coconut or chocolate sprinkles. When using this egg white glaze, you may need to increase baking time about 1 minute. • Decorate cookies after baking by: 1.
Gingerbread Cookies ⁄ cup brown sugar ⁄ cup shortening 1⁄4 cup light molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 11⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 12 12 1 teaspoon ginger 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon mace 1⁄8 teaspoon salt Place brown sugar and shortening in large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until thoroughly creamed. Add molasses and egg to sugar/shortening mixture, beat until well blended.
Sugar & Spice ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened ⁄ cup shortening 3⁄4 cup sugar 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons milk 12 12 1 teaspoons baking powder 4 cups flour 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves Pinch of salt Place butter, shortening, and sugars in large mixing bowl. Cream together until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Beat until mixed. Combine baking powder, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
Cream Puffs 1 cup water 1⁄2 cup butter or margarine 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs Place water, butter, and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil; remove from heat. Stir in flour all at once. Beat well until mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Cool 1 minute. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mixture should be smooth and glossy. Assemble and fill cookie press with cream puff mixture; use decorator tip.
Candy Helpful Hints • Flavors may be varied by substituting any liqueur, cordial or extract. • Vary mint colors by using different foods colors. For example: Pink: 2-3 drops red. Pale Yellow: 4-5 drops yellow. • Chocolate Kisses may be held several weeks by storing in covered plastic containers. Place waxed paper on bottom of container; arrange single layer of candies in container; cover with another sheet of waxed paper. Repeat until container is filled. Store in cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
Frostings Orange Frosting ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened 4 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons sour cream 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 12 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange peel 1 tablespoon orange juice Place butter in large mixing bowl. Cream thoroughly on medium high speed. Add sugar, sour cream, orange peel, orange juice and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy. NOTE: Add extra orange juice, if frosting is to stiff. Assemble and fill cookie press; use decorator tip. Makes 3 cups frosting.
Customer Service If you have a question about your cookie press, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model and type numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the base of the motor, around the shaft. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
