Tip Tuesday: Mom, I need cookies for tomorrow!

If you are a mom with school aged kids, I am sure you have heard those words the night before their school party. It is bed time and they remind you as you tuck them in that they were supposed to take snacks or cookies to the Christmas party the next day.

I like to keep things on hand for these moments in life when you are surprised. You know the unexpected company that forgets to call or a commitment you totally forgot to even put on the calendar. We all have those moments.

So for these particular moments in life, I make sure to always have an extra, new toothbrush in the guest bathroom, a spare light bulb for the living room lamp, and a hidden away toy for that last minute birthday party your child has been invited too.

For whatever reason, here is a cookie recipe I like to reserve for those last minute cookies you need for the Christmas party you forgot.

At the beginning of holiday season when I have more time, I make these large batches of cookies, storing the mix in a cool place (like fridge or garage) for the rest of December. If I need a plate of cookies for a party or one for a gift, I can pop out the mix, add the wet ingredients, and bake them.

Oatmeal Cookies Mix

Mix by hand in a very large bowl:
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 cups of oats

Make a well and add:
2 cups of oil

Mix very well. Store in covered and sealed container in cool place for several weeks.

LATER:

Combine in a large bowl:
4 cups oatmeal mix (already prepared)
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoon vanilla

Variations:
2 cups of raisins
1 cup of dried cranberries with 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips/nuts
1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips

Mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes approximately 4 dozen.

Hope this helps. Feel free to double the mixture for even more batches of cookies later. In the meantime, you will need to provide the toothbrush, the light bulb, and the birthday present.

Happy Baking!