The Ultimate Cookie Machine Buying Guide
There’s no denying it, 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? We have put together the ultimate cookie machine buying guide so you know exactly what sort of machine you need and what kind of features it should have to ensure your bakery reaps the benefits and sees success!
- Know Your Needs & Options
Cookie production is nothing if not diverse! There are a variety of different types of cookie depositing machines. You have your Drop Cookie Machines that are perfect for a wide variety of cookies and save you tons of time buy eliminating the act of having to deposit cookies with a pastry bag. The heads of the drop cookie machines can be stationary or rotary, giving you an almost endless selection of sizes and shapes and designs. 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 custom-shaped sugar cookies and shortbreads. 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. Whatever you have planned for your bakery menu, there is a cookie machine that can help get the job done as efficiently and consistently as possible.
- Versatility is Vital
A bakery should never want to be a one-trick pony, unless they’re producing a very specific unique and niche product. Most bakeries are going to not only want, but need to offer a variety of products to appeal to a wider range of customers and drive the most sales. Making sure you choose a cookie machine that can produce a variety of different types of cookies and pastries will ensure that you are getting the most out of the machine and doing to the most for your business.
- Have Well-Established Goals
Ask yourself, what are my goals and what cookie machine can help me achieve that goal? Are you planning to produce as many cookies as possible to keep up with a growing demand? Are you looking to add some menu items and automate the production of those items? Purchasing a machine that may not be totally right for your needs 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.
- Take Note of Your Space
You don’t want to spend money on a machine that doesn’t fit in your bakery or that you can’t use efficiently due to lack of room to operate. Assessing the space you currently have and what sort of room you can allot to a cookie machine will help you decide on which machine to purchase. If space is tight, there are table-top cookie machines that can operate on a bakery counter and be placed out of the way when not in use. These machines can often be purchased with a stand that can be wheeled around the bakery for your convenience.
- Save Time & Labor
The entire reason you are even looking to purchase a cookie machine is most likely to increase and automate your product as consistently and efficiently as possible. Getting yourself a machine that efficiently produces hundreds of trays of cookies per hour will ensure that you are getting the most out of the machine. Make sure the machine is also a quality machine. A cheaper machine may also mean more issues and a bigger headache that adds time to your cookie production. The old phrase “you get what you pay for” is true in the world of cookie machines.
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 have grown to expect from you!