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Basic Cookie Mix




Source of Recipe


Internet


Recipe Introduction


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!"



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List of 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

For Sugar Cookies use 2 cups Basic Cookie Mix and---
1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

For Chocolate Chip Cookies use 2 cups Basic Cookie Mix and---
1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans , optional




Recipe



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 350F.
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 350F.
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.

YIELD: 72 Cookies