Basic Cookie Dough Recipe
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Basic Cookie Dough

By: Gloria McBride 
"In Payson, Utah, Gloria McBride turns everyday ingredients into a versatile dough that's the basis for five sensational sweets. 'You can bake some cookies right away, then pop the extra dough in the freezer for later,' she notes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 96 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating just until combined. Divide dough into four 2-cup portions. Cover and refrigerate.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by mamakim   view full review
I reduced this recipe by half because I don't have the time or space to make 96 cookies, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Jenna C.   view full review
The recipe may be great, but what do I DO with it? "Five Sensational Sweets" which can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by pattgal   view full review
I love this recipe because you can do whatever you want with it. I made it with choc. chip,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by bakermania   view full review
This recipe calls for too much flour. Cookie dough was almost impossible to mix. Cookies did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Jadescarab   view full review
Tried this, the dough turned out horribly dry, and flavorless, even with the addition of cocoa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by linda   view full review
I wanted to give this dough recipe a fair chance. I was making a tart with a cookie dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by simplebaker   view full review
Just followed the recipe for two dozen cookies. I added some nuts and chocolate. The cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by NAMBAJJWE   view full review
Just finished making a dozen with my girls (8 and 3 y/o); that was fun. The 3 y/o is picky but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2011 by nadinastarr   view full review
I made this one and the Cherry surprise cookies. I plan on making the others. The recipes are:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Casper   view full review
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