Candy-Coated Chocolates Cookie Mix In A Jar

          

Sweet and tantalizing candy-coated chocolates cookies. Place the mix in a jar to give as a gift. Include a tag with the baking directions.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups mini candy-coated chocolates
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Combine the flour with baking soda and salt.
  2. In a clean 1 liter sized glass jar layer the ingredients in the order given starting with the brown sugar and ending with the flour mixture.
  3. Attach a card with the following directions: Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix until all the ingredients are well combined. 3. Using your hands work in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Work this into the flour mixture until well combined. Dough will be a little crumbly. 5. Shape dough into 1 inch sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten the balls with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies to a rack to cool. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 272 kcal
Carbohydrates: 52.1 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fat: 5.7 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 121 mg