Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I am sharing How to Make 5 Healthy Make Ahead Mixes that are all Shelf Stable Pantry Staples for making Healthy Baking Recipes. And be sure to…➡️WATCH THE ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ➡️Be sure to head over to my RU-vid channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: RU-vid.com/MarysNest AND ➡️SUBSCRIBE: RU-vid.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36 PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST (Printable): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--N8Vy2aL7CQ.html Perfect for adding to your Kitchen Journal. ➡️TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Sugar Cookie Mix 8:25 Food Storage Options 16:29 Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 20:14 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mix 23:50 Peanut Butter Cookie Mix 26:53 Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix ➡️RELATED VIDEOS: •5 Healthy Make Ahead Mixes - Pancakes, Cornbread, Brownies, Biscuits, and More: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Re0DptU8lkw.html •Shelf Stable Cream of Soup Mix: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pgU4f5tXNZE.html •More Shelf Stable Pantry Staples: ru-vid.com?list... •How to Make Sprouted Flour: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ljlZ8ThQOZg.html •How to Stock the Traditional Foods Kitchen Pantry: ru-vid.com?list... •10 Best FOREVER Foods: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ld5D44-1R9o.html •Water Bath Canning Basics: ru-vid.com?list... •The Complete Sourdough Starter Guide: ru-vid.com?list... •Super Soft No Knead Sandwich Bread: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NvnQemlD_5c.html •Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar: ru-vid.com?list... •Homemade Cream Cheese: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oIVRzfYPEW0.html •Mastering the Basics of Traditional Foods Cooking: ru-vid.com?list... ➡️FOR THE PRINTABLE RECIPE: Don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “RECIPE”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the RECIPE on my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies this video. Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): ru-vid.comjoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 Thanks for watching! Love, Mary
Mary, I made the make ahead peanut butter cookie recipe with dry ingredients. Today i added the wet ingredients. I noticed the batter was extremely dry. So I re read the recipe thinking i forgot a wet ingredient but realized the recipe only called for 2 1/4 cups of dry ingredients instead of the 3 3/4 cup of dry cookie mix in the recipe! Now I'm trying to figure out how to fix it. I've added more butter and another egg. Please tell me what the rest of the dry ingredients were for and for everyone else, be careful not to use all the dry ingredients as it will ruin the recipe and read very carefully! I hope i can fix it because i used a lot of ingredients to make this...
As a single retired man learning to cook, your videos are very beneficial, and I love the way you provide your recipes without a lot of information left out. They leave little to the imagination, which I so sorely need. Thank you sweet lady and God Bless you!
I’ve been binge watching your videos. I love how you explain the small stuff for those of us that are learning new processes Thank you for sharing all this amazing information! 💐💕
EXACTLY she dont scary us away . She is great explaining realistic down to earth knowledge for advance and especially newbies. I love her calming warm voice, along with being able to find ingredients that are in a variety of everyday family household cupboards.
Also because the food saver is out of stock alot, you can use a break bleeder to seal jars and works well too. Great video as usual. I refere you to friends all the time. Thank you for all your knowledge.
Hi Mary I just found your channel about a week ago and I have learned so much in such a short period of time, you are a great speaker and teacher. I am now a subscriber and have your website at hand. I plan to watch each and every video they all seem informative and something I would be interested in. Mary it's uncanny how much you sound like my late Mother in-law, your voice your laugh and even some of your facial expressions, she to was from New York her maiden name was Minardi. To hear you brings back fond memories of her. Thank You for your sweet kindness and your willingness to teach others.
Oh Gena, Thank you so much for the kind words!! And Welcome!!...so happy to have you here. God bless your mother in law. Glad I am able to bring back some nice memories. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
There is no doubt you have to be one of my favorite channels as well I love that I’m learning so much from you and then I’m able to put this into action I’m working on the gravy mixes now and plan to do these cake mixes so I can get away from the store but items and start working towards more of a healthier way of making thanks thank you so much for all the videos all the time that you spend on the videos and for all that you’re doing to teach us
Good morning dear, I'm very excited to add these to my homemade Christmas presents along with my grapes grape jelly, apricot jam,and rhubarb jam and relish. I must learn traditional on all of them. Thank you so much for your tutorials,you're a fantastic teacher and your happy rubs off.blessings from BC 🇨🇦❤🙏
@@MarysNest I got your pantry list and made a binder...adding your recipes to it for all the mixes you have been posting. Really has helped me get organized 💜
Yum! We will love trying these, especially during busy holidays. You can guess the peanut butter ones are my favorite. I hope you all have a blessed weekend! Take care and stay safe, Rob
Hi Mary, Loved these Make Ahead Cookie Mixes to make for both myself and as gifts! I’ve made a few before where you layer the different ingredients in the jars but this looks a lot easier. I hope you’re doing well and thanks so much for sharing these mixes with us. I just printed them out and look forward to making them. Sending you a big hug, Dolores 🥰
Just discovered your channel and boy oh boy has it been a treat binge watching your uploads. I have a few question for dehydrating and I’m praying you can help me answer a few; If I wanted to make a thicker (2 inches thick and 10 inches long) thick and crunchier sourdough bread (heck any bread at this point lol) I’m just trying to “get to know” my air fryer that comes with a dehydrator but their instructions are a bit vague.... On my dehydrator, at what temp should I set it on and about how long should I cook it? Thanks so much for sharing this video as well. You’ve just gained a new subscriber. Today at 2:14pm EST, marks a year since I received a very devastating call that my great grandmother passed away at the age of 98. Her no longer having to suffer is the only happiness I can muster up and I’m struggling tremendously hard. I’m really trying to keep busy and focus on anything other than my heart breaking. I’m afraid that if I don’t busy myself, mind and thoughts I’m going to do something I’ll surely regret. You remind me of her on so many levels. My “thank you for sharing” has a heavier level of support, from my very heavy heart. I thank you because you may have just saved my life, regardless of the loads of “glitter” I’m known for, I’ve completely lost my glow. 🥺😢😭 THANK YOU 🌬🤍
Thank you for the kind words! As to making bread in a dehydrator...I have never tried that so I am not sure. I would experiment - don't be afraid. It's all about trial and error. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
Thanks Mary, I use half the sugar and they turn out great! I freeze butter so with this mix- ahead and buying butter ahead we will be ready when we have need. 😘
@Christine B I do the same, only use from 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of sugar in the recipe. I have never regretted it. I don't have that sweet tooth many folks have. Thank you Mary, for all the effort you sweetly put into your videos here for us. I love your channel! I also *love* that you use the info from Nourishing Traditions..Such a great book and reference! God Bless us all
As a suggestion, I would keep the chocolate chips and raisins out of the make ahead and add them when you prepare the cookies. The reason is that I like to make sure they are distributed well. If they are in a very large jar, they may not distribute well. However, if you are doing the mix in individual jars, you do not have the same problem. If you do the snickerdoodles in individual jars, you could put the topping mix in a small bag and place it in the top of the jar.
Mary these mixes are for sure going on my pantry. Thank you so much for sharing with us. My Son loves cookies. These will come in handy. God bless you and your precious family.
Question - I made chocolate chip cookies this evening (my own favorite recipe) and I used the Sucanat sugar in place of the white sugar. Do I need to run it through a blender before using, or is it okay to use as is? The cookies tasted great ~ just looked a little funny. Love your videos! Like most comments here, I have been watching quite a few!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I do have a question about the peanut butter cookie mix. Could you use dried peanut butter in the mix when you make it?
Mary do you sew (or make) your beautiful aprons? All of your aprons are so beautiful. Did you choose your kitchen tile? Everytime I watch your channel I catch myself looking at your pretty tile. I so appreciate all the information you give us. I can tell you are a kind and beautiful person.
Thanks Mary. I have been looking for prepared cookie mixes in the past with healthier cookie options. Could you do a basic baking mix for biscuits, pancakes, dumplings, etc.? How about a brownie mix?
You are all set!! I did 5 Mixes like that last week!! Pancake mix, cornbread mix, brownie mix, biscuit mix… And a Bisquick copycat mix. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Re0DptU8lkw.html Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
Love you and your videos. I have made the chocolate chip mixture! Today my grandson and I made a batch but the mixture was dry. Did I miss a step? I ended up adding 3 eggs and they still came out delicious . They received the grandkids approval.
Mary, you are so warm and friendly!!! You bring joy to my day!!! I was wondering if you could give me a suggestion on a less expensive sweetener, that I can use for everything from baking to fermenting. I've been looking at sucanat, maple sugar, and coconut sugar. I find $10-$24 for a 2 pound container is way too expensive. I have been buying regular white table sugar for $7.99 for a 10 pound bag. I'm trying to switch to more traditional cooking. Thank you!
Hi Mary, thank you so much for these recipes! Can't wait to try them. Quick question, do you have a video or recipe for a natural cold remedy for kids? Something I can give my 5 yr old to prevent or help during cold season? Thanks in advance.♥️
Hi Johanna, That's a great question. There are various things I have used for my own family including things that I was given as a child and also things that I gave my son when he was young. I have a playlist of my various home remedies, which I link here in this comment but I am not a medical professional or a nutritionist...so when it comes to children, it's always best to error on the side of caution when using natural remedies and check with your pediatrician or other medical professional (possibly a naturopath) for the best advice. Here is my playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd Love, Mary
Dear Mary, I just bought your mason jar sealer setup you featured in other videos. Would using that sealer extend the shelf- life if the mixes? Thanks in advance for your answer. I LOVE your channel and your calming nature. ❤️
Hi loving the make ahead stuff! Perfect for a single mum with 4 kids lol! A quick question, are you grinding down the sweetener like you did with some of the other recipes? Also I’m from wales, what is a snickerdoodle? Sending you love
Greetings to my sweet friend from "across the pond"! ;-) A snickerdoodle is a soft cookie - like a sugar cookie - but with a more tangy - rather than sweet - flavor. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest oh I see! I thought it might be something a bit like a snickers, I don’t know if you have those chocolate bars in the US? I had to look up what corn starch was too as we don’t use that in the UK either lol
Hi Mary, I love just love your videos thanks for sharing with the world 🤗 Could you tell me how many cookies does the entire batch of oatmeal and raisin cookie make? I want to make them for the residents of a convalescent home.
Thanks for sharing. I love walnut chocolate chip cookies. Since they can spoil I think I'll make the mixture without them and just add them in before baking them. We've been mostly following the already completed live conferences from the school as we didn't have any internet that first week and we haven't been awake for the ones this past week but I'm not sure how they can tell that he has seen and did them. I emailed his teacher to ask that.
You make us all feel safe and cosy with your ideas.... So good 👍❤️💋I just need the big jars now to do this... where do you buy yours MARY??? 🤗Great as you say for a gift 🎁
@@MarysNest aww thanks MARY ITS MY BIRTHDAY TODAY 🎉🎂🎊SEPTEMBER THE BEST MONTH ... I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU HAVE HELPED ME WITH THIS.switch my pantry is getting better all the time like you say don't stress do it slowly lol .. I FEEL I'M ON THE RIGHT PATH 👍💋
All I have is alpurpose flour how many cups for a half gal Jar for the sugar cookie thank you so much this is a blessing to have on hand Jackie in North fl
Mary, I really like your aprons, as well. All so very pretty! Do you make them, or buy them? If so, where? Thanks for these GREAT mix recipes!! Fabulous!! ❣️❣️❣️
Hi Judy, thank you so much for the kind words! I buy most of my aprons. Some I purchased from Heidi over at rain country Homestead. She has an Etsy shop by the same name. Others I bought at local kitchen stores here in Texas and others I found on Amazon… And others have been gifts. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
@@MarysNest I watch Rain Country all the time, I know she makes a lot of things, did not know she made and sold aprons tho.....lol....I don't even own a apron I will have to check out her Etsy Acct.....Mary do you know who might sell ELDERBERRY JAM ? 4/3/22
Hi Sharon, Thanks for the kind words!! Yes, you can definitely use that if you can find it. I’m just not 100% sure as to the proper amount as I have not used it. But there is plenty of room for it in the jar. See what the powdered peanut butter says about the equivalent of 1/2 cup peanut butter. Then to the large jar, add the equivalent of three 1/2 cup amounts. Hope this helps. Keep me posted on how it turns. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
I really love your apron in the beautiful colors and I really want to have one like that I looked at your aprons on your website but I didn't see that fabric so I was disappointed. Do you know how I can acquire one just like yours?
Thank you for your channel your an angel!!! I have a question, I have watched your bone broth videos and I used to follow it exactly and my Insta pot broke. I have the new one that is an air fryer and you can’t lower the pressure and I can’t seem to find a way to make it without breaking the gelatin I put it on for one hour and it didn’t work I slow cook it for six hours and it doesn’t work any tips????
Hi Jenny, hmmm...good question. I don’t have an air fryer or the new IP. When you say slow cooker...is that the slow cooker option on the IP? I suspect it must be running quite hot. Let me know and we’ll try to diagnose it. Do you have an old-fashioned slow cooker? Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
Mary's Nest I don’t I gave up my crockpot. I have the knew insta pot that is a slower cooker, pressure cooker and air fryer in one. So I tried the one hour pressure cooker and the crockpot setting and it’s all gross. 😕. And I’m afraid it’ll forever not work because like you said it runs to hot.
Hi Mary, Thank you for these make ahead mixes they’re great! Any ideas how I might make them Gluten Free (GF)? I’m thinking about trying GF whole grain Oat flour and GF whole grain brown rice flour.
That’s a great question. I am not familiar with baking with gluten free flours but I think they work better in cookies than they do when trying to convert cake and bread recipes. I think the oat flour might work. Have you seen Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free baking mix? I’ve seen it at my grocery store and I’ve often wondered if that’s a good substitution. Experiment with the oat flour first and keep me posted. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
Can a silica gel pack be reused from other items you get in the mail. I know that shoes come with silica packs in them. They may or may not be food safe so can they be used in this fashion? Or can they be reused at all. BTW that sort of can opener is called a “church key”. Oh and by the way every time I watch your videos I leave feeling better than I did. You are not only encouraging but so sweet you make me smile!
Thank you so much for your kind words! And thanks for the name of that Can opener!! As to the silica gel packs… I wouldn’t reuse them. You won’t know if they’re clean and/or food safe. And they may have also absorbed a lot of moisture already. Thank you again for the kind words. Your words really warm my heart!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
If you have it, parchment paper is good for a funnel substitute Buy mason jars at garage sales. The hidden enemy is trying to stop us from storing food by creating supply shortages. Can’t find mason jars new for less than 40-50 dollars for a 12 pack of quart jars.
Hi Mary love your channel, I tried your recipes, but I have a question did the snickerdoodle recipe and had only 7 cups. I thought we were suppose to get 3- 3 cups jars, but I only got 2-3 c. Jars with 1 1/4 c left over. Was I suppose to get only 2-3c. Jars with leftovers? HELP
Hi Virginia, Great question. You should get about 2 batches of cookies with the snickerdoodles mix. During storage, the mix settles a bit and works out to be under 7 cups when you scoop it out so it should work out that you have enough for 2 batches. I will have to go back and watch the video, if I said 3 batches for the snickerdoodles, I must have mis-spoke. Love, Mary
How would some bread on top of mixture in the jar and then using the break bleeder or the food saver to seal the jar. Would it help w any moisture and help so the flour doesn't get up into device ur using....?
I think that might be a great idea. And yes, I learned that you should put something on top of the mixture to prevent it getting into the machine so that makes a lot of sense to try some bread. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
Great question. Silica gel packs keep the moisture out. Moisture will make your ordinary sugar, and salt clump together. Moisture will also begin to degrade the whole grains. SO what about brown sugar and whole sweeteners like Sucanat? Generally, a bit of moisture for brown sugar is a good thing to keep it from getting hard. But overall, when everything is mixed together with flour, etc., the ultimate goal is to limit moisture as much as possible. Silica gel packs do a good job at limiting the build up of moisture and you will find that mixed with all the other ingredients, the Sucanat or other whole sweetener does not get hard. Hope this helps. Love, Mary
Dear Mary, what is the food saver item you used to take the air out of the can for the mixes? The link I see takes me to something else- not the one you have. I'd love to get one, or one that attaches to a food saver-sealer machine (for bags). I can't seem to find one that does jars like you show here.
Hi Debbie, the one I have is older and often out if stock, so I linked to the new one. I bought the new one and am going o do a video on comparing the two. Stay tuned. 😉 Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️
