I love giving out treats to our friends, neighbors and teachers for the holidays. It might seem like a simple gift but I feel like the time and energy that I put into baking should show these people that we appreciate them and are thinking of them. With Betty Crocker cookie mixes it’s easy to make a ton of cookies really easy. Plus, they are really fun to transform into more than the simple cookie in the package. At our local Walmart I had a ton of mixes to choose from so I grabbed several that I thought I could transform into more than just what was in the package.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossoms
To turn this mix into Peanut Butter Blossoms simply prepare the cookies as directed.
Once a dough has formed roll into balls that are about 2 tablespoons of dough.
Roll balls in sugar.
Bake as directed.
Once removed from oven, push a chocolate kiss into each one while hot. These cookies are so delicious to eat hot or cold, but the gooey chocolate when they are hot is my favorite.
Like mentioned above, the cookies become crumbly after about two days so deliver these to their destination promptly.
Chocolate Pie Bites
This last option is the most delicious option, but requires the most effort (but boy, does it pay off!)
Prepare the sugar cookie mix as directed. Using about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time press into a mini cupcake pan to create a bowl shape.
Bake as directed.
The cookies will fluff up in the oven while baking so I then pressed the cookies against the walls of the pan to get the cup shape back. You need room to add the pudding!
- 1 2⁄3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks , beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- In a medium sauce pan, WITHOUT heat, mix water and cornstarch and cocoa until smooth.
- Sir in Eagle Brand milk and beaten egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick in saucepan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add vanilla.
- Cool slightly (stirring occasionally).
- Spoon into cookie cups
- Top with whipped cream
Sara Zielinski says
Awesome cookie hacks, I will have to try these.
Christina G. says
I’ll take plate of each, thanks. Yum! Thanks for posting!
Karen Glatt says
With the Holidays being such a busy time, these are great cookie hacks! I love chocolate and mint together in a cookie. I will have to make these easy fast cookie recipes for the Holidays!
accontests6 says
Awesome! Thank you for the post.
Dana Rodriguez says
These are great cookie hacks. Thanks for sharing! I will be using these soon!
Susan Smith says
These are great cookie hacks! I bake a lot of cookies during the holidays.
ali c says
gonna try the Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies next time I’m in a time crunch,
Lisa L. says
For sure the mint choco chip cookies are on my “Make cookies” list now. I like quick and easy. Small kitchen, sore back!!
Adriane says
These all look great – thanks
Sue Mullaney says
These all look great, I’ll have to try them out; thanks for posting!
Deborah Cochran says
I can’t wait to make the Sugar Cookie Cups! My kids and grandkids will absolutely fall in love with these cookies <3
Holly Thomas says
I always use cookie mix, thanks for the tips!
Norma says
Mint chocolate chip sounds yummy
Rosalee Jacklin says
You know I buy these cookies ALL the time & never thought to create my own cookies. I am no betty crocker so I dont make cookies from scratch. BUT I could make these delicious recipes you came up with & NO ONE would ever know. My mouth is watering, looks like I will be making a trip to the store.
Pam Flynn says
Some of these hacks I had never even thought of! I love the baked in muffin tins one.
Rosie says
These are really good hacks! Seeing I keep waiting for time to make scratch cookies, I would like to try these – they look so good, too!
Lauren Yost says
Great hacks! I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing.
Angela Saver says
The Peanut Butter Blossoms are on my list of Christmas cookies to make this year! Thanks for the great hacks!
Kimberly Flickinger says
These cookie hacks are good to know, thank you for sharing. These cookies are on my list to make this weekend, baking with my mother.
Heather Kelly says
I can’t wait to try out the Sugar Cookie Cups!
Jessie C. says
Great idea! We’re trying these hacks this holiday season.
Jody D says
Those filled sugar cookies sure look great!
Chrissy says
I love this idea for chocolate pies! Brilliant and so cute!
Mary Gardner says
These are some great ideas especially when you are in a pinch. All of these look great but I really like the Chocolate Pie Bites!
christina moore says
Thank you for sharing
Pamela says
Great ideas – particularly when we’re short on time! Thanks!
Jenna Hudson says
I am a fan of the pre-made mixes.I always say they just measured the ingredients out for me!
Janet W. says
These look like delicious cookies! Thanks for the tips! I’d love to try and make the Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Angela Ingles says
I love making peanut butter blossoms! 🙂
Deborah G. says
I also love baking during the holidays. I’ll have to make the peanut butter blossoms. Yum!
Richard Hicks says
Love the hacks and will be using them!
Victoria Scott says
The mini muffin pan! Ingenious!
Inah Solomon says
Great hacks! These are perfect for every snack time. Will definitely try them out. Looking forward for more.
Sherry K says
The Sugar Cookie Cups are a great idea. I can think of many uses for them.
Kathy says
Are any of these make-ahead freezable?
Karen Propes says
Wow, I love these hacks, I never thought about using these mixes. They are so much easier, I have to try some of these. I will the next visit with the Grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.