Making your own cookie dough mix is so convenient and it saves you money. This dry mix is nice to have on hand when you want to make a quick batch of cookies for friends and family when they come over. It stores nicely in the pantry and will last for several months when stored properly. I love having this mix in my pantry. You can tailor it to almost any cookie recipe. Some of our favorites are Snickerdoodle dough, sugar cookie dough, chocolate cookie dough, and so many more. Use whatever mix-ins and flavors you have on hand too! Take the busy nights and make a sweet dessert that everyone needs to be happy!
Ingredients for Cookie Dough Mix
Once you have the cookie dough mix made, you can add all sorts of ingredients to make your favorite treats! It is so easy to make and combine to make delicious treats for your family.
Flour – The all-purpose flour is the structure of the cookie dough mix. The flour mixture will give the cookie dough the structure of the baked cookie. Sugar – Add in the sweetness with the texture of the sugar. Brown sugar – This moistens the cookie dough making the cookies chewy. We used light brown sugar. Salt – Balance out the flavors with sweet and savory. Baking soda – This will help the cookies rise while baking in the oven. It is a leavening agent that will raise the cookies giving them a puffy cookie. Vegetable shortening – Give the mix a delicious texture with moisture and a buttery cookie.
Steps to Making Cookie Dough Mix
It is so easy to make and combine when making the best cookie dough! It is simple to mix together, combine all the ingredients, and bake in the oven. Make your family happy with cookies at any time!
What to do with Cookie Dough Mix
Once you have made the mix and you are ready to make a batch of cookies then the fun begins! Mix together the ingredients and create the best cookie dough for baking. This is perfect for storing, gifting, and making ahead! Combine the cookie dough mix, milk, vanilla, and egg in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, cream ingredients together, then stir in your mix-in. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, then bake in the oven at 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
3 cups cookie dough mix 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 ½ cups of any mix-in (If you are doing multiple mix-ins, the total should add up to 1 ½ cups. For example, ½ cup nuts, 1 cup chocolate chips)
Variations for Cookie Dough Mix
Make this cookie dough mix just the way you like it! Use your favorite ingredients to create a chocolate, nutty, or add in a tropical choice with coconut flakes. These are all great variations and add-ins to have when making this delicious cookie dough!
Chocolate – Chocolate Chips, mini chocolate chips, dark chocolate morsels, or white chocolate chips are all great ways to add a melty chocolatey flavor. Everyone loves chocolate chip cookie dough! Nuts – Pecans, chopped peanuts, macadamia nuts, or walnuts give more texture and a subtle crunchy bite. Butterscotch – Everyone loves a little twist with butterscotch morsels or chips added to the cookie dough. Candy – M&Ms, mini M&Ms, Cadbury mini eggs, or Reese’s Pieces are all great additions to cookie dough! They add texture, crunch, chocolate, peanut butter, and so many other flavors depending on the candy choice. Dried fruit – Craisins, dried cherries, freeze-dried raspberries, and raisins are all great variations for a sweet and squishy texture. Coconut flakes – Add a tropical side to the cookie dough mix with coconut flakes or shredded coconut. Oatmeal – Thicken the cookies with oatmeal and give it a healthy twist with even more flavor. Cinnamon sugar – Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture in the cookie as well as after for that extra sweet and savory flavor. Sprinkles – Roll the dough into your favorite sprinkle color! Celebrate in style holidays and birthdays by using fun sprinkle shapes or colors depending on the party!
Some of Our Favorite Cookie Dough Mix Recipes
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Combine cookie mix, milk, vanilla, and egg. Stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Roll dough into balls and place evenly on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 9 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 24 cookies.
Snickerdoodles Recipe
Combine cookie mix, egg, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Stir until well combined. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small dish. Shape dough into 1 ½ inch balls. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar mixture and place evenly on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be lightly browned with cracked tops. Makes 12 cookies.
Banana Coconut Cookies Recipe
Combine cookie mix, coconut, banana, vanilla, and egg. Stir until well combined. Fold in pecans and oats. Roll dough into balls and place evenly on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 9-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 24 cookies.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Combine cookie mix, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place evenly on a greased baking sheet. Use a fork to flatten the dough balls making a crisscross pattern. Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 for 9 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 24 cookies.
Storing and Gifting Cookie Dough Mix
Store the cookie dough mix in an airtight container. It is so simple to make ahead and store in the freezer or gift it to your friends and family!
Storing – This cookie dough mix will last in your pantry for 10 to 12 weeks. Store it in an air-tight container and a cool, dry place. Usually, the pantry or a cupboard works best for storing. You do not need to store it in the refrigerator. Freezer – The airtight container will be stored in the freezer until ready to enjoy. You can also make the cookies and roll the cookie dough balls from the cookie scoop. Flash-freeze the cookie dough balls on a sheet pan then place them in an airtight container. They are ready for baking! Gifting – Pick out a pretty or fun container, label it, or use a cute font to print the ingredients and instructions for the cookie dough mix recipe.
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