Best 2 Holiday Cookie Mix Recipes

'Tis the season of parties, family get-togethers, and all the comfort that the holiday season brings. With the holiday season approaching quickly, many people find themselves in a baking frenzy, making all sorts of delicious treats to share with friends and family. If you are looking for the perfect recipe to make your holiday baking a little bit easier, look no further than a holiday cookie mix. This versatile mix can be used to make a variety of holiday cookies such as gingerbread men and sugar cookies, making it a great option for those who want to have a variety of cookies on hand for the holidays.

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MASTER HOLIDAY COOKIE MIX

Master Holiday Cookie Mix image

Simplify your cookie baking with this master mix-it's ideal for this busy time of year. With the mix made and refrigerated, over the course of a week, with a few additional ingredients, you can make four delectable cookies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week., Master Cookie Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Easy Almond Bars, Chocolate-Hazelnut Pinwheels, Holiday Thumbprint Cookies and Peppermint Twists.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY COOKIE MIX

Holiday Cookie Mix image

This is a cookie mix I make every Christmas. When time is at a premium...being prepared is always a good thing. I got this from a Christmas edition of Pillsbury's Cookbook. Using the baking mix you can make several different cookies for your Christmas cookie trays. The beauty of this is you have the mix in the refrigerator to use whenever you have short time to whip up a lovely cookie! I will add the cookie recipes asap.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 22-23 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 cups all-purpose flour
7 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
2 cups butter

Steps:

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;level off.
In a 4-quart bowl, combine 1/2 each of the flour, sugar,baking powder, salt.
Using a fork or pastry blender, cut 1/2 of the butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Place in a large, tightly covered container.
Repeat with remaining half of ingredients.
Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Use within 4 weeks.
Measure by dipping cup into mix;level off.
Return unused mix to refrigerator or freezer.
*Allow measured mix to come to room temperature before adding ingredients to make any of the recipes in this collection.
Makes 22-23 cups cookie mix.
"TIP".
To prepare cookie mix in food processor, place 1/4 of each ingredient in food processor bowl with metal blade.
Process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Place in tightly covered container.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
If desired, recipe can be cut in half.
Makes 11-12 cups cookie crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 44.4, Sodium 642.1, Carbohydrate 116, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 63.8, Protein 7.2

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
Follow the recipes carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will burn. If it's too cool, they won't cook through.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious homemade cookies that will impress your friends and family. These cookie mixes are a great way to save time and money, and they're also a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake some delicious cookies!