BASIC COOKIE DOUGH

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Skip the store-bought cookie dough and learn how to make cookies from scratch-it's easy! Thanks to this basic cookie dough recipe, you can turn everyday ingredients into five sensational sweets. Bake some right away, then pop the extra dough in the freezer for later. -Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7-1/2 to 8 cups (30 to 32 oz.) all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk 7-1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, adding more flour if necessary. Divide dough into four 2-cup portions. Refrigerate, covered, until needed., Basic Cookie Dough may be used to prepare the following recipes: Crumb-Topped Date Bars, Cherry Surprise Cookies, Chocolate Mallow Cookies or Jelly Sandwich Cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tyrone Foster
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This recipe is a keeper. I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Zahid Malik
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to give it a try.


STAR TIGER
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes to try. This one looks like a winner!


Martin Farnsworth
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it this weekend.


Idle Aden
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Zubair Farhat
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These cookies are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


SR. Helal
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Kingsley Popski
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Mental Jutt
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I can add whatever mix-ins I want to create different flavors of cookies.


Karim
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The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Chris Muofhe
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I've tried many cookie dough recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Jason Gravley
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cookies.


Gert Grobler
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These cookies are amazing!


Mohammed Sabbir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best cookie dough recipe I've ever used.


Silvia Lemley
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and even just for a snack. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Axistop Gaming
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I love how versatile this cookie dough is. I've used it to make chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, and even sugar cookies. They've all turned out great!


Rubel Husen526
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I've made them several times already and they're always a hit.