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Thanks to this basic cookie dough recipe, you can turn everyday ingredients into five sensational sweets. Bake some right away, then pop the extra dough into the freezer for later. \u2014Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah","recipeIngredient":["2-1\/2 cups butter, softened","2 cups sugar","2 large eggs, room temperature","1\/4 cup 2% milk","2 teaspoons vanilla extract","7-1\/2 to 8 cups (30 to 32 oz.) all-purpose flour","4 teaspoons baking powder","1 teaspoon salt"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."}],"recipeYield":"8 cups dough","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 98 calories","fatContent":"5g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"17mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"91mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"12g carbohydrate (4g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.2105265,"reviewCount":38,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Bakeable Presents Basic Cookie Dough 5 Ways","description":"Check out this video for how to make Basic Cookie Dough 5 ways","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/OZ82nEbj\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 11:25:08","duration":"P0DT0H4M18S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/OZ82nEbj-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlower"},"reviewBody":"This is somewhere between a butter biscuit and a dry cookie. Not too sweet, and there\u2019s definitely a strong butter taste. Too much flour IMHO. I baked at 350 until it was lightly brown on the bottom.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlame"},"reviewBody":"Please makes sure to watch the video in entirety before making dough. This is a basic dough ingredients will be added and mixed in at times. Like more eggs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amelia646"},"reviewBody":"
I halved the recipe and omitted one half to one cup of flour from that, and baked at 350 degrees for ten minutes with about 2 teaspoons of dough per cookie and they turned out pretty well. (I rolled them with my hands and flattened with a fork before putting into the oven on the top rack) (I also greased the pan with spray Pam, not sure if that was needed though)<\/p>
The cookies definitely lean towards shortbread rather than cookie dough, but they\u2019re still delicious.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"snker0521"},"reviewBody":"I love a good master mix recipe and that is what this is. The basic recipe can be used for several different cookies. It is meant to be divided among the different kinds of cookies that can be made and each kind bakes at a different temperature. That is why no baking temperature is given but the kinds of cookies are.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jacquelyn559"},"reviewBody":"
So I made this recipe tonight like 30 mins ago and it's horrible the amount of flour was way to much and it almost broke my kitchen aid stand mixture it's to dry no taste no flavor and my niece and myself are not happy campers and I literally had to throw them away five min out the oven and they were bricks \ud83e\uddf1 <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCandy"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe and you bake your cookies at 375 for approximately 10-12 minutes. Times are on each recipe video!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good basic cookie dough recipe with lots of options. You can add flavorings to make the dough different. After dividing into 4 equal 2 cup portions I made some changes. To one I added fresh lemon peel from 3 lemons. i made sandwich sandwich cookies using lemon curd. The lemon curd did ooze out a bit so ext time will mix the lemon curd with a buttercream. To another 2 cup portion I mixed 1 tsp cinnamon with 1\/4 tsp each nutmeg and rum extract. i rolled them out and frosted when cooled with a standard buttercream I added 1\/2 tsp cinnamon and 1\/4 tsp nutmeg to. I also used eggnog instead of milk. Super good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"i am no baker, and i tried this recipe, i was sure it won't work. but when it was done baking i tried it and wow it was good first try. i am amazed and grateful i tried this. i did change the portions though. i used 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of raw sugar, no vanilla extract, 4 cups of self raising flour (instead of making it with the all purpose,salt and baking flour), then i added cinnamon sugar and 1 whole peeled and diced apple. They turned out great nice and soft and not too sweet. my kids absolutely loves them. i am so excited now to bake cookies i can swap and change ingredients where i see fit to make interesting new combinations. please try this recipe. Change a few portions add a few ingredients. it will be the best choice you ever had.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWrench"},"reviewBody":"very nice simple recipe to bake for whenever and you dont need to go out and buy supplies because im pretty sure you have all this stuff at home the down side is i cant seem what time and what degrees to bake it for so i just put it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for ten minutes i hope it works!\\\\(???*\\\\))","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScissors"},"reviewBody":"The only thing I would recommend is mixing the dough with the flour until it starts to thicken, then add the rest by hand because my stand mixer started smoking it was so thick!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenScooter"},"reviewBody":"very good simple recipe ;)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedButterfly"},"reviewBody":"This will not be the best cookie dough ever (without chocolate chips it is a little lacking in taste). It makes a ton of cookies (seriously I had to use a huge bowl to follow the recipe mostly) but is light and fluffy and overall wasn't bad with some chocolate chips","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"This is the Basic Cookie Dough Recipe mentioned in several other cookie directions. [Jelly Sandwich Cookies; Crumb-Topped Date Bars; Cherry Surprise Cookies; Chocolate Mallow Cookies]. Use this recipe to serve as the 'Base' for each of these recipes. This recipe will yield 8 cups (96 each) of the batter. Each recipe will provide you with the Nutritional Facts at the end of each recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueButton"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderful sugar cookie recipe. I did follow the suggestions that were made by some by increasing to 4 large eggs and I used extra vanilla (I love vanilla) so I did have to adjust the flour some, but it is a silky soft dough. I froze the dough for about 2 weeks before I was able to bake with and make the jelly sandwich cookies. The texture of the dough was moist after I thawed it out, watery even so I just added extra four to my area and kneaded it back into the dough. The texture returned back to a silky smooth dough very pliable and easy to work with, I did have to use extra flour for rolling out the dough, it is a thirsty dough that likes to stick to the work area. I rolled the cookies about 1\/4\" for the Sandwich cookie, double the recomended, so thicker is better with this dough. The baked cookie is so tender and good. I will try adding lemon or orange zest into some of it next I make this wonder cookie. It isn't a difficult dough to make or work with. I loved it and so did everyone else. It made the cookie trays beautiful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFish"},"reviewBody":"This may be the worst cookie base I have ever EVER used. It couldn't be more off. I tried twice and both times it came out horrific. Don't waste your time. Find a different more balananced cookie base. Horrific.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueDice"},"reviewBody":"This is the best sugar cookie dough base I have ever used! With a few tweaks, it can be used to make a variety of different cookies! Great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGlasses"},"reviewBody":"I cut it in half because the actual amount is way too much and . wow. this sucks! this dough so so dry and tasteless, there\u2019s way way Way too much flour! i\u2019m very disappointed. very gross and didn\u2019t even make very good baked cookies? burnt up immediately","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I've been looking for a great cookie recipe, and they always turn out wrong. this recipe was perfect- its the basic cookie dough recipe so i did what i usually do when im baking cakes- adjusted as I went along. I also split it up and mixed half of it with cocoa. I made a test batch - which i edited and they came out great- soft etc. I haven't added anything else to them just yet, but I'm sure it will turn out great. I think the key is to adjust it to your specs before you do anything else. In my case i used a a 50\/50 sugar mixture [ confectioners sugar and white sugar] - i did the same with the butter [half whipped butter and half canola oil]. I used about 6 cups of flour at first - it ended up being around 8\/ 8 and a half once i split my mixture in half. I may have used more milk as well- but i warmed it up... I made enough cookie dough to make a batch of cookies for a friend and still have enough left over.I read some complaints about the amount of flour used- the amount recommended isn't a lot- check out some of the recipes for making A LOAF [ yes 1 loaf], of Challah bread- they ask for about 6 cups.This dough works for me because I can tweak it anyway I want from the get go- actual recipes for regular cookies have not worked so great so far!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHammer"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is great. I cut it in half for sugar cookies then used the other half for the cherry surprise cookies. Easy to use and not sticky and easy to roll out. With half of the recipe, it wasn't hard on my Kitchen Aid.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"I love this dough! It is easy to make, the cookies come out soft, and they're not super sugary. I hate \"traditional\" sugar cookies that are sugary to begin with, then you add frosting on top of that and it's just too much sugar. The best part about these cookies is that they hold their shape. They don't spread and they don't balloon. They are ideal for decorating!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"We recently retested this recipe and had no problems with the flour \/ liquid ratio. Try weighing your flour instead of measuring.8 cups flour = 1000g or 35.2 oz or 2.2 lbsSue StetzelRecipe Support Specialist\/ Taste Recipes Magazine","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFan"},"reviewBody":"This is a very tasty cookie recipe and I've made this 2 years in a row at Christmas. The only change I'd make is adding 5 eggs instead of 2 - 2 eggs for 8 cups of flour is not enough!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"I liked this recipe but it took half to make the sugar and the other half to make the cherry surprise so it did not stretch to make as many cookies as I had thought it would. Still a good recipe. Next week I am going to make it again and roll them into balls then Christmas sugars to make even shorter work of Christmas baking! I have a Kitchen Aid and this was fine but it would be hard on a hand mixer motor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHammer"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is great. I cut it in half for sugar cookies then used the other half for the cherry surprise cookies. Easy to use and not sticky and easy to roll out. 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I also split it up and mixed half of it with cocoa. I made a test batch - which i edited and they came out great- soft etc. I haven't added anything else to them just yet, but I'm sure it will turn out great. I think the key is to adjust it to your specs before you do anything else. In my case i used a a 50\/50 sugar mixture [ confectioners sugar and white sugar] - i did the same with the butter [half whipped butter and half canola oil]. I used about 6 cups of flour at first - it ended up being around 8\/ 8 and a half once i split my mixture in half. I may have used more milk as well- but i warmed it up... I made enough cookie dough to make a batch of cookies for a friend and still have enough left over.<\/p> I read some complaints about the amount of flour used- the amount recommended isn't a lot- check out some of the recipes for making A LOAF [ yes 1 loaf], of Challah bread- they ask for about 6 cups.<\/p> This dough works for me because I can tweak it anyway I want from the get go- actual recipes for regular cookies have not worked so great so far!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2017 21:08","GUID":"3d921dca8c0743d78be1c09445a4cdb2","MemberId":9095365,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maika","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2017 21:08"},{"Comment":" This is a wonderful sugar cookie recipe. I did follow the suggestions that were made by some by increasing to 4 large eggs and I used extra vanilla (I love vanilla) so I did have to adjust the flour some, but it is a silky soft dough. I froze the dough for about 2 weeks before I was able to bake with and make the jelly sandwich cookies. The texture of the dough was moist after I thawed it out, watery even so I just added extra four to my area and kneaded it back into the dough. The texture returned back to a silky smooth dough very pliable and easy to work with, I did have to use extra flour for rolling out the dough, it is a thirsty dough that likes to stick to the work area. I rolled the cookies about 1\/4\" for the Sandwich cookie, double the recomended, so thicker is better with this dough. The baked cookie is so tender and good. I will try adding lemon or orange zest into some of it next I make this wonder cookie. It isn't a difficult dough to make or work with. I loved it and so did everyone else. It made the cookie trays beautiful.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2017 13:21","GUID":"c36f5cc5e65e4d449ac0e27c9f2aebc5","MemberId":8002803,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"NanaHenderson","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2017 13:21"},{"Comment":" Our family has been enjoying this recipe from the first time we tried it back in '02. Have made most of the variations listed. Good, workable dough with delicate flavor. If you are looking for a super-sugary sweet cookie, you will find it too subtly flavored for your liking. Subbing 1 tsp. of lemon, orange, or peppermint extract for 1 tsp. of the vanilla works nicely too!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2016 18:20","GUID":"82266725fe0641398ba3847f127bf0df","MemberId":8027573,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peanutsnona76","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2016 18:20"},{"Comment":" This is a nice, basic sugar cookie dough to use for making cookies at holiday time. I love that there are so many variations! I used the dough to make the Jelly Sandwich Cookies and they were tasty and very pretty. I look forward to trying the other variations!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2016 22:00","GUID":"7255B9B4943C4179B4DFEDDC03F539AA","MemberId":35803,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lvarner","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2016 22:00"},{"Comment":" This may be the worst cookie base I have ever EVER used. It couldn't be more off. I tried twice and both times it came out horrific. Don't waste your time. Find a different more balananced cookie base. Horrific.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/27\/2016 14:32","GUID":"a32a0d6bb8804d9fb76fc1602c4d837c","MemberId":8921776,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Bellabyrdie","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2016 14:32"},{"Comment":" This is the best sugar cookie dough base I have ever used! With a few tweaks, it can be used to make a variety of different cookies! Great!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2016 19:21","GUID":"132aab63c8654d6ba9777fa90225b8a0","MemberId":4808399,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"catlovesbooks","SubmittedDate":"03\/21\/2016 19:21"},{"Comment":" I love this dough! It is easy to make, the cookies come out soft, and they're not super sugary. I hate \"traditional\" sugar cookies that are sugary to begin with, then you add frosting on top of that and it's just too much sugar. The best part about these cookies is that they hold their shape. They don't spread and they don't balloon. They are ideal for decorating!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"02\/18\/2016 10:57","GUID":"9fe631a39f0747bc87644bb2480bd78c","MemberId":1961135,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"overture","SubmittedDate":"02\/18\/2016 10:57"},{"Comment":" This will not be the best cookie dough ever (without chocolate chips it is a little lacking in taste). It makes a ton of cookies (seriously I had to use a huge bowl to follow the recipe mostly) but is light and fluffy and overall wasn't bad with some chocolate chips<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2016 10:32","GUID":"3e0c8b3ed8934012b661e321184c76e9","MemberId":8724612,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Englerthjenn","SubmittedDate":"01\/30\/2016 21:23"},{"Comment":" We recently retested this recipe and had no problems with the flour \/ liquid ratio. Try weighing your flour instead of measuring.<\/p> 8 cups flour = 1000g or 35.2 oz or 2.2 lbs<\/p> Sue Stetzel<\/p> Recipe Support Specialist\/ Taste Recipes Magazine<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"06\/15\/2017 12:09","GUID":"3A81F09940C98B1066D3A8345B0F08C6","MemberId":158954,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sstetzel","SubmittedDate":"11\/30\/2015 11:54"},{"Comment":" Horrible. This is a JOKE.<\/p> Too much flour and Baking Powder.<\/p> Horrible<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2015 23:06","GUID":"8d8f02dcf97c45f199fb591497a5044c","MemberId":8637843,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Jrq","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2015 23:06"},{"Comment":" I halved the recipe and put white chocolate chips and instead of vanilla used lemon and my cookies turned out nice and fluffy and tasted good. I don't know what everyone whose review I read did but mine turned out fine<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2015 17:15","GUID":"dc6d7d0b0cc14cab8f66eea4e6592264","MemberId":8550035,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jessistanberry","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2015 17:15"},{"Comment":" I made an account just to leave this review. Comments do not lie and I wish I'd read them before I made these cookies, which are not actually cookies. The resulting product tastes pretty good, but they are definitely more like southern tea cakes than cookies. As a result, I now have tons of hazelnut chocolate chip hybrid tea cake dough and some very deformed-looking Christmas cookies. If deformed hybrid tea cake cookies are what you want, by all means, use this recipe (however I suggest halving the recipe unless you really need NINETY SIX SERVINGS). If deformed hybrid tea cake cookies are NOT what you want but you are in the middle of this recipe already and there is no going back, try flattening the dough when you put it on the cookie sheet for more cookie-like \"cookies\". I baked at 375 for a little over 10 minutes btw, for some reason there is no cook time or temp for the recipe?? W\/e<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2014 15:43","GUID":"27f8eaccbefa47c99943ecde0ddfce35","MemberId":8156361,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"disappointedcookieeater","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2014 15:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"09\/22\/2014 09:35","GUID":"cd3a5f7e97d944d597cc35c224e9a184","MemberId":8001890,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"sewir1234","SubmittedDate":"09\/22\/2014 09:35"},{"Comment":" i did the recipe and it tasted amazing but i did not add that much salt i put a pinch of salt<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"09\/10\/2014 14:09","GUID":"c1702318b09b4e17a41e74c9d78e3184","MemberId":7980111,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"smartbrownie","SubmittedDate":"09\/10\/2014 14:09"},{"Comment":" Hello . I tried to make cookies for my friends and this did not turn out like cookies. Instead they are more like muffins \/ cookies\/ scones\/ biscuits\/ cupcakes or BONIES. for short version. Please if you are looking to make cookies chose a different recipe .<\/p> With Love they did taste alright<\/p> Crystal<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"06\/12\/2014 19:53","GUID":"adfc0484ec674eccb5050b95b17c5a46","MemberId":7846562,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"scones4lyfe","SubmittedDate":"06\/12\/2014 19:53"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2013 21:18","GUID":"91d00da8465b4300a619ef35707cf415","MemberId":4482783,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ojc0806","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2013 21:18"},{"Comment":" I was craving the taste of cookie dough and this was the perfect recipe. I halved it and then added half a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, taste just like the cookie dough you can get from Papa Murphey's. The chocolate chips made it a little rich, though, so it will take me days to get through this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"04\/27\/2013 16:26","GUID":"8d2d9347bc0849aeb57b713eaac8c927","MemberId":6958458,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"shiny0torchic","SubmittedDate":"04\/27\/2013 16:26"},{"Comment":" Just made these great recipe we added chocolate chips but I don't know what temp and time to cook at? It made a lot! Way more than expected about 3 quarters of it went in the freezer!<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"01\/07\/2013 21:12","GUID":"929d7128362a493eb01b7309c44aefc1","MemberId":7075982,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Chrisjackieabbygabe","SubmittedDate":"01\/07\/2013 21:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"12\/31\/2012 15:15","GUID":"4c50131b232d414285c4d3474064ec96","MemberId":6987598,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"RUBY Johnson","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2012 15:15"},{"Comment":" Very simple recipe, and easy to half! Half was more than enough for me. I used this to make shark-fin cookie's for ocean-themed cupcakes I'm making for my husband. They have a nice taste, not overwhelming. The texture is a little dryer than some cookies, but I prefer it that way. I did add an extra egg, as the dough was way more crumbly. But all around, I'll be using this again.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2012 19:12","GUID":"bbd7a23a9a0048cbbb281437002ceb0e","MemberId":7061726,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"MightyMessMaker","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2012 19:12"},{"Comment":" This recipe is great. I cut it in half for sugar cookies then used the other half for the cherry surprise cookies. Easy to use and not sticky and easy to roll out. With half of the recipe, it wasn't hard on my Kitchen Aid.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2012 11:27","GUID":"95bdb6731302471493aa473707878cd1","MemberId":4295388,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"01grasshopper","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 11:47"},{"Comment":" This recipe is great. I cut it in half for sugar cookies then used the other half for the cherry surprise cookies. Easy to use and not sticky and easy to roll out. With half of the recipe, it wasn't hard on my Kitchen Aid.<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2012 11:27","GUID":"95bdb6731302471493aa473707878cd1","MemberId":4295388,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"01grasshopper","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 11:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"10\/22\/2012 09:14","GUID":"b58049938fe744e89f2ca483ea0edd49","MemberId":1175890,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"brendie1273","SubmittedDate":"10\/22\/2012 09:14"},{"Comment":" This is the Basic Cookie Dough Recipe mentioned in several other cookie directions. [Jelly Sandwich Cookies; Crumb-Topped Date Bars; Cherry Surprise Cookies; Chocolate Mallow Cookies]. Use this recipe to serve as the 'Base' for each of these recipes. This recipe will yield 8 cups (96 each) of the batter. Each recipe will provide you with the Nutritional Facts at the end of each recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2012 00:25","GUID":"cbd09b59c31a47319f25d24053ad8dfd","MemberId":6420190,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gwashington1961","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2012 00:25"},{"Comment":" I liked this recipe but it took half to make the sugar and the other half to make the cherry surprise so it did not stretch to make as many cookies as I had thought it would. Still a good recipe. Next week I am going to make it again and roll them into balls then Christmas sugars to make even shorter work of Christmas baking! I have a Kitchen Aid and this was fine but it would be hard on a hand mixer motor.<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2011 20:32","GUID":"1fd570efbff34dcb8769e2f137a1d98c","MemberId":3265136,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsKase","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2011 20:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2011 21:56","GUID":"8a785fcbcece44e29d0c5a906ee2187b","MemberId":5621414,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tangomango","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2011 21:56"},{"Comment":" The only thing I would recommend is mixing the dough with the flour until it starts to thicken, then add the rest by hand because my stand mixer started smoking it was so thick!!<\/p>","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2011 17:46","GUID":"8f8781706547491881e90c66d8948868","MemberId":4279916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nadinas","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2011 17:46"},{"Comment":" This is a very tasty cookie recipe and I've made this 2 years in a row at Christmas. The only change I'd make is adding 5 eggs instead of 2 - 2 eggs for 8 cups of flour is not enough!<\/p>","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"12\/19\/2010 13:55","GUID":"805575a280d94329a4ebf78de7bb8179","MemberId":1273073,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lmarryat","SubmittedDate":"12\/19\/2010 13:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2010 17:11","GUID":"50304d6903d64769b1290430a7faeeb9","MemberId":5171495,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jorj2402","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2010 17:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":45,"DateRated":"11\/27\/2010 15:39","GUID":"51ab2926d92044d9b1ef333a8fd2249b","MemberId":5101719,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Harrysmom","SubmittedDate":"11\/27\/2010 15:39"},{"Comment":" Whenever I make sugar cookies, I have always added 1 or 2 teaspoons of 'orange extract'.<\/p> I have 4 children aged 39 to 46 and this is the only way they were eat them. Also, add to butter frosting. Makes a really extra good flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":46,"DateRated":"11\/30\/2015 10:22","GUID":"000484B77D844A62AA74C922C2F54074","MemberId":972424,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"keith821","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2008 20:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":47,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2006 15:29","GUID":"6c54d6afaec54726b3ca28157ce77a60","MemberId":1077189,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"yvonne","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2006 15:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":48,"DateRated":"02\/10\/2006 08:41","GUID":"88c8021296044d2a9d6512dbde76529f","MemberId":1090826,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cml3720","SubmittedDate":"02\/10\/2006 08:41"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51278,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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