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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

science snack

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

total time:

1-2 days

active time:

90 minutes

difficulty:

intermediate

major equipment:

oven

materials include:

  • material list with shopping links

  • printable directions and worksheets

  • troubleshooting tips

  • suggestions for tinkering & extension

for educators

essential question(s):

How do chemical reactions change the texture of a cookie?

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:

acids and bases, chemical and physical properties

grade levels:

6

9

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