Basic Cookie Mix - cooking recipe

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
Sugar Cookies - 2 cups Basic Mix plus
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Chip Cookies - 2 cups Basic Mix plus
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)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Sift the mixture twice.
Store in a tightly covered, labeled container for up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.
For Sugar Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
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.
Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.
For Chocolate Chip Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a large bowl, combine the Basic Cookie Mix, butter, egg, and vanilla.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, distributing them well.
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.
Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.