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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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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! Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
2. Sift the mixture twice.
3. Store in a tightly covered, labeled container for up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.
4. For Sugar Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
5. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
6. 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.
7. Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
8. The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.
9. For Chocolate Chip Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
10. In a large bowl, combine the Basic Cookie Mix, butter, egg, and vanilla.
11. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, distributing them well.
12. 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.
13. Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
14. The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.
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