Oatmeal Cookie Mix I Recipes

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.

SPICY OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, oats, chips and coconut, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (4 cups). , To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, egg and vanilla. Add cookie mix and mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks.
• Attach a tag that reads: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Measure 4 cups of the mix into a large bowl. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir into the mix. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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.

OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR (FOR GIFT-GIVING)

Steps:

• Mix the flour together with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Layer the ingredients in the glass jar (pressing each layer firmly in place before adding on the next layer).
• This is optional; push a small cinnamon stick into the side of the mixture (make certain that it is showing through the glass).
• Include a card with the following instructions**.
• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease cookie sheet/s.
• Mix 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine with 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
• Stir in the entire contents of the jar; mix until combined (you may need your hands to finish the mixing).
• Shape in small balls.
• Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes.

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• Sift together flour, sugar, soda, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
• Add rolled oats and mix well.
• Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
• To make the cookies, place 2 cups mix in bowl, and add 1 egg,1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Remove from sheet and store. Keeps eight months.

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In a 1 quart, wide mouth jar, layer ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, raisins, rolled oats, brown sugar, and white sugar. (It's a tight squeeze so make sure you firmly pack each layer).
• Attach a tag with these instructions: Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies: Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; Empty jar of cookie mix into a large bowl; Mix together thoroughly; Add in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine; Stir in one beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; Mix until well blended; Shape into walnut-sized balls; Place on parchment lined cookie sheets 2 inches a part; Bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet; Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling.

OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, butterscotch chips and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.