PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE MIX IN A JAR RECIPES

Steps:

• Layer ingredients in jar in order given.
• Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
• Attach this recipe to the jar:.
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookies.
• Remove candies from jar and set aside.
• Empty cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
• Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg and 1teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until completely blended.
• Stir in candies.
• Roll dough into walnut-size balls.
• Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
• Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, oatmeal, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.