BASIC COOKIE MIX

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Mix up this basic mix and you will be able to have cookies whenever you want. I gave a couple examples following the mix recipe to give ideas what can be done!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
5 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  • Sift the mixture twice.
  • Store in a tightly covered, labeled container for up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.
  • For Sugar Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into 1" balls; arrange them about 2" apart on 2 lightly greased 13" X 9" baking sheets Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.
  • For Chocolate Chip Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Basic Cookie Mix, butter, egg, and vanilla.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, distributing them well.
  • With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into 1" balls; arrange them about 2" apart on 2 lightly greased 13" X 9" baking sheets Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.

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