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Cookie Mix in a Jar VII

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa PHOTO BY: Eileen in UT

"Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy!"
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Clean the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the confectioners' sugar and after adding the cocoa powder. Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.
  3. Instructions to attach to Jar:
    Peanut Butter Cookies
    1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
    2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
    3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to use your hands to finish mixing.
    4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheets. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. Press balls down with a fork.
    5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by SARA_JANE
I made this recipe to see if I wanted to use it for gift giving. It was very dry, hard to mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by DigitalGrrl
I tried this recipe last night. I did add 1/4c of butter to help the mix stay together-... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by Michelle S
I gave this as a gift to my sister. After she baked them she told me her 1 1/2 year old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2005 by ButterflyJen
Excellent cookies! I was searching for a good chocolate peanut butter cookie and found this. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by Eileen in UT
This is a clever idea for a gift, however, (and I'm not sure this is why the dough was so dry)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JODIEMAE
GREAT COOKIE. WORKS WELL AS A FREEZER COOKIE TOO. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KELLEY WHALEN
Used for a party for my Sunday School Class. All enjoyed assembling the jars for gifts. Thanks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by Ferguson
This was a great gift! And it makes very tasteful cookies! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by Kimberly