The dough is spooned directly from the mixing bowl onto the cookie sheet. Use a teaspoon or tablespoon to scoop up some dough, then transfer it onto the baking sheet with a second spoon or a narrow rubber scraper. Keep the dough uniformly sized so cookies will bake evenly. Space them as the recipe directs to prevent them from running together. For giant cookies, try shaping the dough with an ice-cream scoop. Widen the spacing accordingly.