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Mini Cookie Collection
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Mini Cookie Collection

Mini Cookie Collection

This versatile mini cookie collection transforms a simple store-bought mix into three distinct bite-sized treats. Using a standard pouch of cookie dough mix, you can easily create tiny chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter blossoms, or classic sugar cookies. It is a fantastic shortcut for holiday baking, parties, or anytime you need a quick dessert spread without starting from scratch. The semi-homemade approach saves time while still delivering warm, freshly baked results. Serve these miniature sweets on a large platter for a fun and varied dessert option.

Prep
1 hr 30 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Servings
4
Course
Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) chocolate chip, peanut butter or sugar cookie mix
  • 108 (about 1 cup) miniature semisweet or milk chocolate candy drops for baking (from 10-oz bag), if needed

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your chosen cookie dough according to the package instructions.
  2. 2Decide which of the three cookie variations you want to make and shape the dough accordingly.
  3. 3Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown.
  4. 4To make mini chocolate chip cookies, prepare the chocolate chip dough. Drop rounded half-teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart, bake, and let cool for 1 minute before transferring.
  5. 5To make mini peanut blossom cookies, prepare the peanut butter dough. Form the dough into half-inch balls and arrange them 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6Bake the peanut butter cookies as instructed. Press a miniature chocolate candy drop into the center of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven, then cool for 1 minute.
  7. 7To make mini sugar cookies, prepare the sugar cookie dough and shape it into half-inch balls.
  8. 8Arrange the shaped sugar cookie dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake as directed and allow them to cool for 1 minute before removing.