The multiple uses of Pancake & Waffle Mix

When purchasing a pancake mix, such as our Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle Mix, most people have two ideas in mind, pancakes or waffles.  Although these mixes are made to make the perfect pancake or waffle, they can also be used for another favorite treat; cookies.  Using a few extra ingredients, our pancake mixes can make a great base for a chewy, flavorful homemade cookie.

Our recipe developer, Kim, has used our pancake mixes to make Blueberry Muffins, Chocolate Cupcakes, Toasted Coconut Cookies and most recently took our new Maple Pancake and Waffle Mix and used it to create these great Maple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.

Maple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pancake and Waffle Mix
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. With a mixer, cream butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until evenly incorporated.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until uniform.  Using a heaping tablespoon, drop batter 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet (or lined with parchment paper)
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to cool on rack.

And if you are really looking to jazz it up, try using the cooled cookies to make an ice cream sandwich!  Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies and freeze for a special treat.