Use an Ice Cream Scoop for Perfect Cookie Dough Balls

The Problem

Hand-scooped cookies come out different sizes. Small ones burn while big ones stay raw in the middle.

The Hack

Use a standard spring-loaded ice cream scoop to portion cookie dough onto the baking sheet.

Why It Works

Uniform size means uniform heat absorption — every cookie finishes at the same time at the same doneness. The spring release gives a perfect rounded shape every time.

Pro Tips

• A #40 scoop (1.5 tablespoon) is the standard cookie size
• Also works for meatballs, muffin batter, and pancake batter
• Spray the scoop with cooking spray if dough sticks
• Chill the dough 30 minutes before scooping for even easier handling