Choose A Cookie Dough

This versatile cookie dough recipe is one not to be without! great anytime, but especially wonderful during the holidays when you can make up 1 basic dough and use it to make so many different kinds of cookies for your cookie trays for the holidays and gift giving! please pick the type of cookie you want to bake before you start baking, because some ingredients will vary depending on which of the 7 versions you choose. serving size, preparation and baking time depends on which kind of cookie you decide to make.

Steps

Basic directions:.

In a large mixing bowl beat the shortening and butter with a mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Add the brown sugar , granulated sugar and baking soda.

Beat until fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla , beat until combined.

Beat or stir in flour.

Use the dough immediately , or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

Drop slightly rounded tablespoon of cookie dough 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375f , for 10-12 minutes , or until the edges are lightly browned.

Remove the cookies and cool on a wire rack.

Makes about 48 cookies.

Fruit oatmeal rounds:.

Prepare dough as directed , but substitute 1 cup of rolled oats for 1 cup of flour.

Stir 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon into flour mixture.

Also stir a 6 ounce package of mixed dried fruit bits or raisins into the dough.

Bake as directed.

Peanut butter buddies:.

Prepare dough as directed , but add 1 / 2 cup peanut butter along with eggs and vanilla.

Also , stir a 12 ounce package o.

Ingredients

flour, shortening, brown sugar, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda