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Master Cookie Mix with 3 variations




Source of Recipe


Quick Cooking Sept/Oct 2001 issue


List of Ingredients




Master cookie mix:

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 cups shortening

Directions: Combine the flour, sugars, salt, and baking soda. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Yield about 10 cups.



Recipe



Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Master Cookie Mix

Directions: Combine ingredients. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 10-12 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups Master Cookie Mix
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions: Combine first four ingredients. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 10-12 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.


Banana Cookies

2 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups Master Cookie Mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions: Combine first five ingredients. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 10-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Yield: about 3 dozen.