Basic Cookie Dough
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Basic Cookie Dough

1. 2-1/2 cups butter, softened -
2. 2 cups sugar -
3. 2 large eggs, room temperature -
4. 1/4 cup 2% milk -
5. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
6. 7-1/2 to 8 cups (30 to 32 oz.) all-purpose flour -
7. 4 teaspoons baking powder -
8. 1 teaspoon salt -

How to cook deliciously - Basic Cookie Dough

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 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.

2. Stage

Basic Cookie Dough may be used to prepare the following recipes: Classic Sugar Cookies, Crumb-Topped Date Bars, Cherry Surprise Cookies, Chocolate Mallow Cookies and Jelly Sandwich Cookies.