How did I never think of this: If you want thicker cookies, use a scoop...

[marilynfl]

and put the dough in a muffin tin. It holds the diameter constant and the cookies stays thick.

(from Dec 2008 Cuisine at Home.)

 

[traca]

Nice! My friend often makes hers in brioche molds for a little flair.

http://www.jbprince.com/professional-culinary-molds/brioche-mold-2-3-4-inch.asp

 

[dawnnys]

That's how I usually make biscuits. Every since I misplaced my biscuit cutter!