Cookie Paddles Attachment GuideUpdated a month ago
The Cookie Paddles Attachment is designed to effortlessly cream wet cookie dough ingredients, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture every time. Engineered with patented curved blades, these paddles provide superior ingredient incorporation, making baking easier and more efficient. This guide covers how to use, clean, troubleshoot, and maintain your cookie paddles for long-lasting performance.
1. Using the Cookie Paddles Attachment
The Cookie Paddles are ideal for:
- Creaming butter and sugar for cookies, frostings, and soft doughs
- Mixing cookie dough with ease, ensuring even distribution of ingredients
- Blending cake, brownie, and muffin batters without over-mixing
- Working seamlessly with the NutriMill Bowl Scraper to improve mixing and save time
How to Attach the Cookie Paddles
- Use the Metal Whip Drive – The Cookie Paddles must be used with a Metal Whip Drive (sold separately).
- Attach the cookie paddles by snapping them securely into the metal whip drive.
- Insert the whip drive into the center column of the mixing bowl.
- Lock the bowl in place and start on a low speed, gradually increasing as needed.
Recommended Speed Settings
For Bosch Universal Plus & Bosch Universal Classic Mixers (4 Speeds + Pulse):
- Speed 1-2: Incorporating wet and dry ingredients
- Speed 3-4: Creaming butter and sugar, mixing cookie dough
- Pulse: Short bursts to blend ingredients evenly
For NutriMill Artiste Mixer (6 Speeds + Pulse):
- Speed 1-2: Light mixing and incorporating ingredients
- Speed 3-4: Creaming butter and sugar, mixing cookie dough
- Speed 5-6: Thoroughly blending batters and doughs
- Pulse: Quick bursts of power for precision mixing
2. Care & Cleaning Instructions
The Cookie Paddles are dishwasher safe (top rack recommended), making them easy to clean. However, proper care will extend their lifespan.
How to Clean Your Cookie Paddles
- After each use, rinse the paddles under warm water to remove excess dough.
- Place in the dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water.
- Hand-dry immediately to prevent spotting or residue buildup.
Cleaning the Metal Whip Drive
- Hand wash only—do not place in the dishwasher.
- Submerge in warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly.
- Dry completely before storing or reattaching to the mixer.
Proper Storage
- Store the paddles separately from heavy attachments to prevent bending.
- Keep them in a dry location to avoid moisture damage.
3. Troubleshooting Common Issues
1. The Cookie Paddles Are Not Spinning Properly
✔ Ensure the metal whip drive is properly inserted into the center post.
✔ Check for any food buildup around the driver mechanism and clean if necessary.
2. Ingredients Are Not Creaming Evenly
✔ Use the NutriMill Bowl Scraper to ensure ingredients are fully incorporated.
✔ Start at low speed and gradually increase to avoid ingredient splattering.
✔ Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing.
3. The Cookie Paddles Are Bending or Breaking
✔ These paddles are not designed for heavy doughs—use the dough hook for thick or stiff doughs.
✔ If damaged, replace the paddles—they must be used with a Metal Whip Drive (sold separately).
4. The Paddles Detach During Mixing
✔ Ensure the paddles are securely snapped into the metal whip drive before starting.
✔ If the driver is not fully inserted into the mixer bowl, it may not lock in place.
4. Compatibility
The Cookie Paddles Attachment is compatible with:
- Bosch Universal Plus Mixer
- Bosch Universal Classic Mixer
- NutriMill Artiste Mixer
They must be used with a Metal Whip Drive, which is sold separately.
5. Best Practices for Long-Lasting Performance
✔ Always use the Metal Whip Drive—cookie paddles will not work without it.
✔ Avoid using cookie paddles for heavy doughs—they are meant for soft and creamed mixtures.
✔ Start at a low speed before gradually increasing to prevent splattering.
✔ Use with the NutriMill Bowl Scraper for better ingredient incorporation and faster mixing.
✔ Inspect the paddles before each use—replace them if they appear bent or worn.
6. Warranty Information
The Cookie Paddles Attachment is covered under a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. If you experience any issues with the product, submit a Warranty Claim Here.
By following these usage, cleaning, and maintenance tips, your Cookie Paddles Attachment will continue to provide excellent mixing performance for years.