COOKIE MIX STARTER WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Basic Mix:.
• Mix flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas.
• Store mixture in an airtight container.
• Will keep fresh for 3 months at room temperature -- if it lasts that long. :).
• Variations:.
• Sesame Wafers:.
• Heat sesame seeds over medium heat stirring, until light brown. Cool.
• Preheat oven to 375*. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
• Mix sesame seeds and the remaining ingredients together.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
• Flatten with the bottom of a greased glass, dipped in sugar.
• Bake until golden, 8 - 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.
• Chocolate Chip:.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
• Flatten with the bottom of a greased glass.
• Bake until set, 8 - 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.
• Gingersnaps:.
• Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
• Dip tops in sugar, and place on the cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
• Bake until the edges are set and the center is soft. Approximately 10 - 12 minutes.
• Remove immediately.