I've often made cookies without using a mixer. Let the butter sit out about an hour before you start so it's soft. Then you'll be able to cream it adequately without struggling with hard butter.
Hi,
I've just joined and wish I had done this sooner. I've always loved to cook, and now am learning to cook for friends and relatives with diabetes, gluten intolerance and food allergies. It's harder than I thought it would be!
Evelyn