I love gifting homemade cookie mixes to friends, especially my baking adverse friends. When
doing so, I need to make sure it’s as easy for them to execute as possible. We’re talking just-add-water type of easy. And that’s what I have for you today. You start with one master mix, add some simple mix-ins, package them in charming jars and add a cute tag with simple directions.
Orange and chocolate are an underrated combination, but I’m determined to change that; beginning with these orange chocolate chip cookies. The soft and chewy cookies are studded with dried orange pieces and semi-sweet chocolate chips. One bite and you’ll want to spread the word too!
ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Ingredients
- 2 cups master mix recipe below
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped dried oranges
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup water.
- Working with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet 2- inches apart.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on pan.
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Adapted from Honeyville Farms. Photography by The PKP Way.
MASTER MIX RECIPE
Ingredients
- 9 cups all purpose our
- 1 1/4 cups powdered whole eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk powder
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups powdered butter
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a very large bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until thoroughly combined. Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.
Did you make this recipe?
You can tag me at @iamhomesteader.
One master mix is enough to make about 10 quart-sized mixes. Make sure to check out all the different combinations!
Check out other combinations here:
Is it possible to use orange zest instead of chopped up dried orange?
Do you dry your own orange pieces? Or can I use commercial bought dried orange peel?