On Oct 27, 1:31�pm, "djs0...@you want to make something other
> > than the main product.
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> I forgot to mention one. �Make sure the package of gingerbread cookie
> mix and the package of cake mix you're using as a guide are
> approximately the same weight. �Otherwise, you'll have to adjust the
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Thanks so much for the solution! The weight's are within one ounce
of each other, but after all my consternation (and your help), I've
decided to use the mix for my usually- made-from-scratch Christmas
gingercream cookies, and bake some real gingerbread for this upcoming
occasion )