Cookie mix for the pantry

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsFlour
cupWhite sugar
1cupBrown sugar; lightly packed
1teaspoonBaking soda
1cupShortening
2cupsCookie mix
1Egg
cupCookie mix
½cupGranola
2Eggs
3cupsOld fashioned rolled oats
½cupRaisins; chopped dates; peanut butter chips; chocolate chips or walnuts
1tablespoonMilk
1teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonsMilk
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

COOKIE MIX INGREDIENTS

VANILLA COOKIES

GRANOLA COOKIES

TO MAKE COOKIE MIX:

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugars, baking soda, and baking powder.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two kinves until mixture is crumbly. You can use a fopd processor for this step, but besure to process quickly and stop quickly, before the mixture is too smooth.

Stir in rolled oats and any nuts, chips, or fruits you choose.

Store mixture in a tightly covered, labeled container. Mix will keep from 1 to 5 months on the pantry shelf in mild, dry weather. Store in the refrigerator during the hottest summer months.

Yield: 9 cups mix

TO USE:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Measure mix into a large bowl and edd eggs, milk, and vanilla, depending on which cookies you are making.

Stir until all ingredients are well blended and drop by teaspoons onto a gresed cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

Souce: Cheaper and Better Alternatives to Storebought Goods By: Nancy Birnes

Found by: Fran McGee

Submitted By FRAN MCGEE On 10-18-94