What in the Heck? Episode 6

Just what in the heck is this thing? I have to admit that when my mother presented it to me for use on What in the Heck?, I was stumped. I had NO idea what in the heck this thing is. So for a free bottle of Big Daddy Jake's Texas Pit Smoked Hot Sauce, perhaps YOU can tell me what in the heck this is. I don't know the actual name of it, so I'll accept the use of this item as a correct answer.

It's about as long as a spoon. It's light aluminum. It bends slightly at the curved axis. Just what in the heck is it? (Click on the thumbnail to enlarge)

Please read this post for the rules of playing What in the Heck?

WE HAVE WINNER! GolfWidow actually gave the correct answer weeks ago, but I've been so busy with the podcast, I've been too lazy to update this bitch.

The object is a cookie dough dropper. When you are making drop cookies, you scoop up a bit if dough and dispense it easily with the tool ... no messy fingers or spoons!