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 is nothing if not diverse! Drop Cookie Machines, (also known as Spritz Cookie Machines), deposit cookie dough through a round or shaped depositing head; just like you would do with a pastry bag. 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. This type of production is great for gingerbread or Christmas cookies, for example, or almost any cookie you would roll out and cut with a cookie cutter. For a stamped cookies 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 should be high on your priority list. Whichever sweet treats you desire in your display case, it's important to identify them early so that you can select your equipment accordingly.

How many different cookie types would you like to carry?

Many of today's depositors are versatile machines. Once you have an idea of the range of items that are available, it's time to decide how many different products you'd like to make. Do you want to focus solely on Stationary Drop Cookies or will you want to make Rotary and Multilevel Drop Cookies as well? Do you need a Wire-cut Cookie Machine? Perhaps you'll want to do some Batter Depositing - or maybe you want the flexibility to do it all. Whatever your choices are it's good to have them in mind when looking for equipment to fit your needs.

What sort of production volume are you considering?

Your desired production capacity is important information to know when speak to an equipment specialist 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.

Whether you're looking to add diversity to your current product line or simply expand your existing cookie production, choosing the proper equipment is key. The right cookie production equipment can increase your efficiency without sacrificing the quality of your product. It can save you time and money, and still deliver the level of excellence your customers they've grown to expect from you. Working with experienced equipment specialists, like the team at Empire Bakery Equipment, can help ensure you find the perfect depositing solution for both your production needs and your budget.