Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix Recipes

EASY OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water and set aside.
• In large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt and spices. Blend in rolled oats, sugar and nuts. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with fork and add oil, vanilla, and raisins and water mixture. Pour into dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add oats and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 5 batches (10 cups total). , To prepare cookies: In a bowl, combine 2 cups cookie mix, egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

BASIC OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix.
• Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl, blending well.
• Combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Add to sugar mixture, blending well. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Yield: cookie mix for about 10 dozen cookies.
• Orange-Oatmeal Cookies.
• Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
• Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Reduce heat by 25 degrees if baking on a dark cookie sheet. Check before 10 minutes is up to judge how much more time is needed, if necessary.
• Remove and place on wire racks to cool.
• Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar and oats. Blend in the shortening so that it is fully absorbed. Store this mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 8 weeks in a cool dry place. Prepare cookies from the mix using the following recipe.
• Use: 2 cups of cookie mix, 1 egg, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of chocolate chips, coconut, raisins or nuts. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl, stir together the cookie mix, egg, vanilla and the additions of your choice. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks. makes about 2 dozen.

EASY BAKE OVEN OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda and brown sugar. Stir to blend. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles corn meal. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each of 8 small containers or ziplock bags. Seal bags tightly. Label with date and contents.
• Store in a cool dry place. Use within 12 weeks.
• Makes 8 packages of Children's Cookie Mix.
• Each package makes 9 cookies.
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• To Use: Mix 3/4 teaspoon water and stir to form dough. Form into 1/2 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking pan and press down slightly on each to flatten out a bit. Cook for 5 minutes.

BASIC OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Stir oats into Basic Cookie Mix. Lightly beat egg and add to mixture. Melt butter or margarine over low heat and stir in. Add cold water, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well.
• Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden. Cool and cut into bars.

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; blend well. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto sprayed cookie sheets.
• Bake at 375°F. for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.