Need Cookies??? Homestead Mama's Got 'em!!

Oh YUM! HomesteadMama shared another delicious post and I had to grab it so I could get baking. We are taking cookies along for the church Memorial Day gathering, and I thought we had it all figured out.

Nope -- now I visited HomesteadMama again and gosh dang yum yumm....I will have a hard time deciding which ones to make and which ones to keep for myself :o)

Thank you Susan!!! Delicious sharing!!!


My kids love it when I make up this mix because it means they will be getting cookies regularly. It's really easy to whip up cookies using this recipe and it makes a great gift!

1001 Cookie Master Mix and Recipes

5 cups all purpose flour
3-3/4 cups Sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened

1. Spoon flour info measuring cup and level with spatula. Put in large bowl with at least 4-quart capacity.

2. Measure sugar, baking powder and salt into flour. Stir until thoroughly blended.

3. Add butter and use pastry blender or clean hands to work into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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1001 Chocolate Brownies

1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips -- (12 oz.) divided
2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts -- divided

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in small heavy saucepan over low heat. When chips begin to melt, remove from heat; stir. Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.

3. Combine in large bowl, melted chocolate, cookie mix, eggs and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts. Spread evenly into prepared baking pan.

4. Bake for about 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt remaining chocolate. Cool 5 minutes. Spread over baked brownies. Press remaining nuts into top. Cut into squares.

Makes 16 brownies.

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Chocolate Chip 1001 Cookies

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup firmly packed Light Brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips -- (6 oz.)
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

3. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except cocoa. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa to one-half dough. Cover and chill doughs separately.

3. Roll dough separately on floured board into 2 rectangles about 1/4-inch thickness. Top one with the other and press together with a rolling pin. Roll up lengthwise, jelly roll fashion. Chill until firm.

4. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices and bake on prepared cookie sheet for about 6 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/3 cup firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Cinnamon Sugar:
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir in oats and raisins.

3. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

4. Bake about 10-12 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool 2 minutes and remove to rack to cool.

5. To Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine sugar with cinnamon.

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1001 Cranberry Nut Cookies

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon orange rind -- grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup fresh cranberries -- coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Granulated Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. Mix together in large bowl cookie mix, orange rind, cinnamon, and egg. Stir in cranberries and nuts.

3. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar to coat lightly. Place 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.

4. Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove at once to wire racks.

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1001 Fudge Balls

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
Confectioners Sugar

Preheat oven to 375°F.

1. Mix together in large bowl all ingredients except confectioners sugar.

2. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar to coat lightly. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 Gingery Snaps

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup dark molasses
Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar.

3. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons into small bowl of sugar. Roll to coat lightly. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake 12-15 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool 2 minutes and remove to rack to cool.

5. Gingerbread Men: Prepare Gingery Snaps dough. Divide in half. Cover and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Roll dough, half at a time on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into Gingerbread Men using cookie cutters. Arrange cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes 48 cookies.

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1001 Holiday Coconut Squares

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup pecans or walnuts -- finely chopped
1/4 cup red candied cherries -- finely chopped
1/4 cup green candied cherries -- finely chopped
Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

2. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, eggs and lemon rind. Stir in coconut, pecans and cherries.

3. Spread in prepared baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. When done, center should spring back when pressed lightly. While warm, cut into 1-1/2" squares. Sprinkle with sugar.

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1001 Lemon Sugar Cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon rind -- grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

3. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

4. Bake for about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 Orange Date Nut Bars

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange rind -- grated
1 cup dates -- coarsely chopped
1 cup nuts -- finely chopped
Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

2. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, eggs, orange juice and orange rind. Stir in dates and nuts. Spread into prepared pan.

3. Bake about 25 minutes. While warm, cut into 1-1/2" squares. Sprinkle with sugar.

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1001 Orange Delights

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
2 eggs
1 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange rind -- grated
Confectioners Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. To Prepare Crust:
3. Mix together in bowl, cookie mix and almonds. Press into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Do not brown.

4. To Prepare Filling:
5. Mix together in bowl, eggs, granulated sugar, flour, orange juice and rind. Spread evenly over crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until top is set. Cool on wire rack in pan. Cut into squares while still warm. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Makes 16 squares.

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1001 Peanut Butter Cookies

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
3/4 cup peanut butter
1egg

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in flour.

3. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.

4. To Make Peanut Butter Stars: Roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; do not flatten. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate star firmly in each cookie. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

5. To Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies: Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten with a spatula. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack. Put cookies together in pairs with jelly. Makes 24 sandwich cookies.

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1001 Pecan Balls


3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 package cream cheese -- (3 oz.) softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecans -- finely chopped
Confectioners Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, cream cheese, egg and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart.
3. Bake about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and while still warm, roll in confectioners sugar to coat lightly. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 Sugar Cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
Granulated Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. Mix together in large bowl all ingredients except sugar. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

3. Roll dough, half at a time on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.