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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies: Comparingn Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Make pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies to explore the science behind baking soda, moisture, & the Maillard Reaction.

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grade:

7

9

time:

1-2 class periods

active lab time:

60

minutes

objectives:

- Explain the difference between baking soda and baking powder
- Observe how the amount of water in cookie dough impacts its texture
- Explain how browning butter creates flavor molecules

science concepts:

chemical changes, chemical reactions, physical changes

essential questions:

- What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
- What is cream of tartar and why do we sometimes use it in baking?
- Why are certain steps in this cookie recipe important to the cookie's final texture and flavor?

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