What can I add to jar cookie mix?

RECIPE TO ATTACH: Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter or margarine, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until blended. Add cookie mix and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional); mix well, breaking up any clumps.

How do you keep cookies in a ball shape?

Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Coating your baking sheet with nonstick spray or butter creates an overly greasy foundation, causing the cookies to spread. I always recommend a silicone baking mat because they grip onto the bottom of your cookie dough, preventing the cookies from spreading too much.

How long do cookies stay fresh in a cookie jar?

Cookies in an unsealed cookie jar won’t last long, usually for three days. The fat in cookies tends to turn rancid, and the flour becomes stale for cookies in an unsealed cookie jar. Because bacteria, humidity, dirt, and dust can reach the cookies, causing the cookies to grow moldy and unpalatable.

How long does Cookie Mix in a jar last?

6 months
If stored in a cool, dry, and dark place, your gift can last for up to 6 months, as long as all of the ingredients used to make it were fresh. (Make sure your baking powder and baking soda aren’t going to expire anytime soon.) If the mix contains nuts, it should be used within 3 months.

Why are the cookies not holding shape?

Butter too warm or too cold – If your butter is too warm, your cookies won’t hold their shape well. If it’s too cold, that leads to overmixing, which we’ll discuss a little further down. I’m not sure I was ever told the correct way to soften butter. It’s just something that shows up frequently in baking recipes.

Is it better to roll cookie dough into balls?

Rolling the dough creates an easier reference of size. If a recipe calls for flattening with a sugar coated glass or fork, I’ll still roll them first to ensure that the pressed cookies are the same size. Rolling the dough into equal size balls also gives each cookie the same surface area.

How do you keep cookies moist in a cookie jar?

Keep Your Cookies In An Airtight Container To make this kind of cookie jar airtight, just slip your cookies in a zipper-lock bag before you put them in your jar. Once you’ve selected your cookie container, and you’re ready to stash your cookies, try layering them.