How to Make Cookie Mix in a Jar VII - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cookies are the ultimate comfort food. There's just something about sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cookie that instantly puts a smile on your face. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just in need of a sweet treat, having a jar of pre-mixed cookie ingredients on hand can make the process so much easier.

Cookie Mix in a Jar is a popular gift idea for the holidays and special occasions, but it's also a convenient way to have homemade cookies ready to go at a moment's ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg