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Ingredients

  • Basic Cookie Dough
  • 4 x cubes butter -- softened
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 lrg Large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 41/2 c. flour

Method

  • In large bowl, beat all but flour till fluffy.
  • Gradually add in flour till well blended.
  • VANILLA DOUGH: Take half the dough out of the mixer and divide which into quarters.
  • Roll one of the quarters into a ball.
  • flatten slightly, wrap and chill.
  • Keep 3 of the quarters out to work with after preparing chocolate dough.
  • CHOCOLATE DOUGH: To dough left in mixer, fold in 1/4 c. cocoa pwdr and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Divide chocolate dough into quarters.
  • Keep 3 pcs at room temperature, ready to shape.
  • CHOCOLATE-COFFEE DOUGH: To remaining quarter, add in 2 teaspoon instant coffee pwdr and mix well.
  • Flatten slightly, wrap and chill.
  • Keep 3 remaining quarters out.
  • Complete each batch of cookies as directed below.
  • Apricot-Pecan Cookies1/4 tsp.
  • grnd cardamom8 small dry apricots finely minced - or possibly 6 large 1 portion 8 in 1 cookie dough - vanilla
  • Mix cardamom and apricots into dough.
  • Roll dough into an 8" log and slice into 16 pcs.
  • Roll each piece into a ball and coat with minced pecans.
  • Put balls on ungreased cookie sheet(s) 1" apart.
  • Bake @ 350` for 12 to 14 min, till bottoms are browned.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cold.
  • Butter Horns2 Tbsp.
  • sugar1/8 c. walnuts1/4 tsp.
  • cinnamon1 portion 8 in 1 cookie dough - vanilla
  • Process sugar, nuts and cinnamon in food processor till nuts are finely minced.
  • Roll dough on lightly floured surface into a 10" circle.
  • Cut 16 wedges and sprinkle with nut mix, leaving a 1" border all around.
  • Slide out 1 wedge at a time, roll up from wide edge to point.
  • Put on ungreased cookie sheet(s) and curve each into a crescent.
  • Bake @ 350` for 10 to 12 min, till golden brown.
  • Remove to wire rack to cold.
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies1/4 c. peanut butter chips1 portion 8 in 1 Cookie Dough - chocolate 1 Tbsp.
  • cocoa pwdr - mixed with1 Tbsp.
  • powdered sugar
  • Mix chips thoroughly into dough.
  • Roll into an 8" log and slice into 16 pcs.
  • Roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly and put on ungreased cookie sheet(s) 1" apart.
  • Bake @ 350` for 10 to 12 min, till tops look dry.
  • Remove to a wire rack and dust with cocoa sugar while still hot.
  • Espresso Crisps1 portion 8 in 1 Cookie Dough - chocolate/coffee 1/4 c. sugar - mixed with1 tsp.
  • cinnamonRoll dough into a 8 x 6" rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Slice into 4 - 1 1/2" wide strips and cut each into 10 triangles.
  • Put on ungreased cookie sheet(s) 1" apart.
  • Bake @ 350` for 8 to 10 min, till tops look dry.
  • Remove to a wire rack.
  • Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mix while still hot.
  • Hugs And Kisses Cookies1 portion 8 in 1 Cookie Dough - chocolate 12 pcs chocolate kisses or possibly hugs candies - unwrapped Roll dough into an 8" log and slice into 12 pcs.
  • Roll each piece into a ball.
  • Put on ungreased cookie sheet 1" apart.
  • Bake @ 350` for 10 to 12 min, till tops are slightly cracked.
  • Immediately push a candy into center of each.
  • Remove to a wire rack to coat.
  • Jam Thumbprints1 portion 8 in 1 cookie dough - vanilla 32 slices almonds1/3 c. raspberry jamRoll dough into an 8" log.
  • Slice into 16 pcs.
  • Roll each piece into a ball and put on ungreased cookie sheet(s) 1" apart.
  • Make an indentation in top of each.
  • Put 2 slice almonds in each indentation, overlapping each other.
  • Chill at least 30 min before baking.
  • Bake @ 350` 10 to 12 min.
  • Cold 2 min on cookie sheet(s), then transfer to a wire rack to cold completely.
  • Dab a scant 1/2 teaspoon jam in each indentation.
  • Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies1/2 c. old fashion or possibly quick oats - uncooked 1/4 c. raisins1/4 c. creamy peanut butter1 portion 8 in 1 Cookie Dough - Vanilla
  • Mix ingredients thoroughly into dough.
  • Roll into an 8" log and slice into 16 pcs.
  • Roll each round into a ball and put on ungreased cookie sheet(s)
  • 1" apart.
  • Flatten each with a fork, making crisscross marks.
  • Bake @ 350` for 10 to 12 min, or possibly till golden brown on bottom.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cold.
  • White-Chocolate Chunk Cookies1/4 c. vanilla chips - or possibly 1 1/2 oz bar 1/4 c. sliced almonds - toasted1 portion 8 in 1 Cookie Dough - Chocolate
  • Mix ingredients thoroughly into dough.
  • Roll into an 8" log and slice into 16 pcs.
  • Roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly and put on ungreased cookie sheet(s) 1" apart.
  • Bake @ 350` for 10 to 12 min, till brown on bottom.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cold.