Basic Cookie Dough Mix

5 from 4 votes

This basic cookie dough mix is the starting point for so many delicious cookie recipes. It is so easy to make and you probably have everything you need in your pantry right now!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basic cookie dough, basic cookie mix, cookie dough, cookie mix

Servings: cookies

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

For Basic Cookie Dough Mix

8 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups vegetable shortening

For Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 cups Basic Cookie Mix
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

For Peanut Butter Cookies

3 cups Basic Cookie Mix
1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

For Banana Coconut Delights

2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 medium banana mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup pecans chopped
1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

Basic Cookie Mix

Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir until well-mixed.
Using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands, add in shortening until well-combined and crumbly.

For Chocolate Chip Cookies

Combine Basic Cookie Mix, milk, vanilla, and egg. Stir until well-combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

For Peanut Butter Cookies

Combine Basic Cookie Mix, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter. Stir until well-combined.
Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

For Banana Coconut Delights

Combine Basic Cookie Mix, coconut, banana, vanilla, and egg. Stir until well-combined. Fold in pecans and oats.
Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

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