M&M COOKIES IN A JAR

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Provided by star pooley

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings
1/4 c sugar
1 1/4 c m&m-brand chocolate candies
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp baking powder

Steps:

1. Mix together flour, soda and baking powder. Layer flour mixture, brown sugar, granulated sugar and M&Ms-brand candies in jar. Pack firmly.
2. Cut appropriate number of 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.
3. Attatch, using ribbon, M&Ms Cookies gift tag with recipe instructions to the jar.
4. Instructions: Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl; blend thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.