Which Cookie Machine is Right For Me?
With so many varieties available, it's no wonder America loves cookies! For so many bake shops around the country, cookie production has become a very profitable revenue stream. Now you want a piece of the action - but where to start? Choosing the right cookie production equipment may seem like a daunting task, but by answering just a few simple questions, you can easily resolve your cookie confusion and take the first steps toward profitability.
What type of cookie do you plan to produce?
Cookie production has nothing if not diversity! Drop Cookie Machines, (also known as Spritz Cookie Machines), deposit cookie dough through a round or shaped depositing head. These heads can be Stationary, Rotary or Multilevel - giving you an almost endless selection of sizes and shapes. Wire-cut Cookie Depositors extrude your dough through a pre-formed mould, then cut the cookie to the desired thickness with a wire. For a rolled or stamped cookie such as a shortbread biscuit, a Rotary Moulder Cookie Machine would be the ideal choice. Finally, if you're planning to work with a batter to make cupcakes, muffins, or sheet cakes - a Fluid Depositor may be high on your priority list. Whichever cookie type fits your plans best, it's important to identify it early so that you can select your equipment accordingly.
How many different cookie types would you like to carry?
Once you have a handle on the types of cookies you have to choose from, it's time to decide how many different types you'd like to make. Do you want to focus solely on Stationary Drop Cookies, or will you want to make Multilevel Drop Cookies as well? Do you need a Wire-cut Cookie Machine, or maybe you want the flexibility to do it all. Whatever your choice, be sure to look for equipment that will fit your needs.
What sort of production volume are you considering?
Knowing your production capacity is important before you speak to anyone about a new Cookie Machine. Are you looking to produce 1000 cookies a day or 10,000? Purchasing more machine than you need is a waste of your time and resources. Inversely, purchasing too small of a machine will just lead to quality loss and inevitable equipment replacement. Both mistakes will only wind up costing you money. Be sure you keep your long-term goals in mind when making your cookie machine investment.