Skip the store-bought box and whip up your own cookie mixes at home! With these simple recipes, you can prepare delicious cookie mixes to keep on hand for those moments when a warm batch of cookies is just what you need. Perfect for busy days, last-minute baking, or even as a thoughtful gift for friends and family, these Copycat Betty Crocker-inspired mixes are customizable and easy to use.
Why Make Your Own Cookie Mixes?
- Convenience: Pre-measured ingredients save time.
- Cost-Effective: Skip the expense of store-bought mixes.
- Customizable: Adjust sugar, mix-ins, or flavors to suit your tastes.
- Free of Preservatives: No additives—just wholesome ingredients.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
A classic that never goes out of style.
Ingredients for the Mix:
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions for Use:
Write on the bag: “Add 1 Stick Softened Butter, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract. Mix & Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.”
Sugar Cookie Mix
Sweet, buttery, and perfect for cut-outs or drop cookies.
Ingredients for the Mix:
- 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions for Use:
Write on the bag: “Add 1 Stick Softened Butter, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract. Mix & Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.”
Oatmeal Cookie Mix
A hearty treat with optional add-ins for extra flavor.
Ingredients for the Mix:
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 Cup Raisins and/or Nuts
Instructions for Use:
Write on the bag: “Add 1 Stick Softened Butter, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract. Mix & Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.”
How to Store the Mixes
- Use quart-sized resealable bags or mason jars for storage.
- Label each container with the type of cookie mix and baking instructions.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
Tips for Success
- Customization: Add cocoa powder for a chocolate twist, or swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
- Gift Idea: Include the dry mix in a jar, attach instructions, and tie with a ribbon for a homemade gift.
- Double the Recipe: These mixes are so versatile; make double batches for larger yields.
Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments how it turned out, or tag me on social media with your mason jar creations! Looking for more DIY gift inspiration? Check out my White Chocolate Cranberry Mason Jar Cookies and S’mores Cookie Mix Jars for more ideas.
Copycat Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
Sugar Cookies
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 3/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 Cup Raisins and/or Nuts
Instructions
- Mix together and store in a quart size ziplock bag. Write instructions on the bag to add: 1 Stick Softened Butter, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract. Mix & Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
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