Does anyone have any simple cookie recipes?

Question

I want something simple and affordable, but not just your average chocolate chip cookie. Anything creative is great, but I want something that I can make easily and is affordable. Thanks!

Answer 1

Pumpkin Spice Cookie - easy and delicious

1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix

1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and pumpkin until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 24.

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Answer 2

Remember this combination: For every cup of sugar, you use 2 cups of flour. To this I add 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking soda and powder and then you add what you want. I add shredded apples if I have some. Coca powder if I dont have fruit or shredded coconut of dried cranberries

Answer 3

SIMPLE SESAME COOKIES

2 c. butter, softened

1 1/2 c. sugar

3 c. flour

1 c. sesame seeds, browned

2 c. shredded coconut

1/2 c. finely chopped almonds

Combine ingredients and mold into long rolls. Chill. Slice 1/8" to 1/4" pieces. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 4 dozen, 165 calories each.

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SIMPLE BUT SWEET PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 c. sugar

1 c. peanut butter

1 egg

Cream peanut butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. Roll in balls. Flatten with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on oven.

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SIMPLE SHORTBREAD COOKIE

1 c. butter

1/2 c. sugar

2 1/2 c. flour

Jam

Sprinkles

Mix ingredients. Roll dough into balls and flatten. With spoon indent center and fill with small amount of jam or just top with sprinkles. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.

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SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

2 c. flour

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 lb. butter

Mix ingredients together in a bowl until a soft dough. Roll on floured board with a rolling pin and cut into circles. Cook in a 325 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Yield: 2 dozen.

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SUPER SIMPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1 c. flour

2 1/3 c. oatmeal

1 c. nuts, chocolate chips, raisins

Blend butter, butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Add baking soda, flour, oatmeal and/or nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.

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SCRUMPTIOUS AND SIMPLE COOKIES

1 c. chopped dates or raisins

1 can (14 oz.) Eagle Brand milk

1/2 c. chopped nuts

4 dozen buttery-flavored crackers as Hi-Ho or Ritz

Cook dates and milk in top of double boiler until very thick. Remove from heat and stir in nuts. Place 1 teaspoon of mix on salted side of cracker. Place crackers on jelly roll pan (they won't slide off this pan). Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Cool and put a small amount of icing on each cookie.

ICING:

1 c. sugar

2 tsp. butter

1/4 tsp. vanilla

Milk to make a spreading consistency

Combine all and ice cookies. These freeze well.

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SIMPLE CAKE MIX COOKIES

1 pkg. any kind of cake mix (chocolate or vanilla are best)

1/2 c. vegetable oil

2 eggs

Mix all together, add chips, nuts or candies, mix again. Drop on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

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SIMPLE & EASY DESSERT

Choose a Pyrex dish to fit enough for your family.

Chocolate chip cookies

Milk

Cool Whip

Dip cookies in milk and layer in your dish. Cover with your Cool Whip. Repeat until your dish is full, ending with crackers.

Place in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, cover with Cool Whip. Dip in small bowls. Have extra to serve. Enjoy.

Answer 4

Try www.kraftfoods.com! It has a lot of great, easy recipies!

Answer 5

caramel cookies

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

2 cups packed brown sugar

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped walnuts



DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Mix in the walnuts. Form dough into long roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Unwrap the roll of dough and using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1/4 inch coins. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.