Recipe: Dominoes 1001 Cookie Mix and 14 Cookie Recipes Using the Mix

DOMINOES 1001 COOKIE MIX
Makes 10 cups

5 cups all purpose flour
3 3/4 cups Domino Granulated Sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Spoon flour info measuring cup and level with spatula. Put in large bowl with at least 4 quart capacity.

Measure sugar, baking powder and salt into flour. Stir until thoroughly blended. Add butter and use pastry blender or clean hands to work into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Tips for best results:
- Store covered in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer.
- Do not press down.
- Use mix at room temperature.
- If using margarine, do not choose diet, whipped or soft.

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1001 CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Makes 16 brownies

1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided use
2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts, divided use

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.

Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in small heavy saucepan over low heat.* When chips begin to melt, remove from heat; stir. Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.

Combine in large bowl, melted chocolate, cookie mix, eggs and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts. Spread evenly into prepared baking pan.

Bake for about 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool slightly.

Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt remaining chocolate. Cool 5 minutes. Spread over baked brownies. Press remaining nuts into top. Cut into squares.

*Melting instructions in microwave:
Microwave 1 cup chocolate chips in uncovered microwave safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

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1001 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Makes about 36 cookies

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup firmly packed Domino Light Brown Sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 CHOCOLATE PINWHEEL COOKIES
Makes about 48 cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except cocoa. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa to one-half dough. Cover and chill doughs separately.

Roll dough separately on floured board into 2 rectangles about 1/4-inch thickness. Top one with the other and press together with a rolling pin. Roll up lengthwise, jelly roll fashion. Chill until firm.

Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices.

Bake on prepared cookie sheet for about 6 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 CINNAMON OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
Makes 36 cookies

FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR:
1/2 cup Domino Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
FOR THE COOKIES:
2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup firmly packed Domino Dark Brown Sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

TO MAKE THE CINNAMON SUGAR:
In a small bowl, combine sugar with cinnamon; set aside.

TO MAKE THE COOKIES:
In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake about 10-12 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool 2 minutes and remove to rack to cool.

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1001 CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES
Makes about 48 cookies

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Domino Granulated Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, orange rind, cinnamon and egg. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar to coat lightly. Place 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove at once to wire racks.

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1001 FUDGE BALLS
Makes about 36 balls

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk Domino Confectioners Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except confectioners sugar. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar to coat lightly. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Fudge balls may be rolled in chopped nuts or granulated sugar, or drizzled or dipped in melted chocolate after cooled.

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1001 GINGERY SNAPS OR GINGERBREAD MEN
Makes 48 cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup dark molasses
Domino Granulated Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar.

Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons into small bowl of sugar. Roll to coat lightly. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 12-15 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool 2 minutes
and remove to rack to cool.

VARIATION:

GINGERBREAD MEN
Makes 48 cookies

Prepare Gingery Snaps dough. Divide in half. Cover and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Roll dough, half at a time on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into Gingerbread Men using cookie cutters. Arrange cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 HOLIDAY COCONUT SQUARES
Makes 48 squares

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup each finely chopped red and green candied cherries*
Domino Granulated Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, eggs and lemon rind. Stir in coconut, pecans and cherries.

Spread in prepared baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. When done, center should spring back when pressed lightly. While warm, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Sprinkle with sugar.

*If desired, use 1/2 cup of either red or green cherries instead of 1/4 cup of each.

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1001 ORANGE DATE NUT BARS
Makes 48 squares

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 cup coarsely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped nuts
Domino Granulated Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, eggs, orange juice and orange rind. Stir in dates and nuts. Spread into prepared pan.

Bake about 25 minutes. While warm, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Sprinkle with sugar.

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1001 ORANGE DELIGHTS
Makes 16 squares

FOR THE CRUST:
3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
FOR THE FILLING:
2 eggs
1 cup Domino Granulated Sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
Domino Confectioners Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.

TO MAKE THE CRUST:
In small bowl, mix together cookie mix and almonds. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Do not brown.

TO MAKE THE FILLING:
In bowl, mix together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, orange juice and rind. Spread evenly over crust.

Bake 25 minutes longer or until top is set. Cool on wire rack in pan. Cut into squares while still warm. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

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1001 PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Makes about 48 cookies

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 egg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in flour.

Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.

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PEANUT BUTTER STARS:
Roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; do not flatten. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate star firmly in each cookie. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES:
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten with a spatula. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack. Put cookies together in pairs with jelly. Makes 24 sandwich cookies.

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1001 PECAN BALLS
Makes about 36 balls

3 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
Domino Confectioners Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, cream cheese, egg and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

Bake about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and while still warm, roll in confectioners sugar to coat lightly. Cool on wire rack.

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1001 SUGAR COOKIES
Makes 4 dozen

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
Domino Granulated Sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

Mix together in large bowl all ingredients except sugar. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Roll dough, half at a time on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.

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1001 LEMON SUGAR COOKIES
Makes about 48 cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Domino Granulated Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap and chill hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Bake for about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack.