Peanut Butter And Cocoa Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.set aside.
• Layer ingredients in order given in a wide-mouth quart jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit.
• Add chopped peanut butter cups last.
• attach these instructions to jar:.
• REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES:.
• Remove peanut butter cups from jar and set aside.
• Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl,. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
• Add 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature.
• DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE OR LIGHT BUTTER.
• Add 1 large egg, slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla.
• Mix until completely blended.
• You will need to finish mixing this with your hands. Mix in peanut butter cups.
• Shape into walnut sized balls.
• Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 375*.for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.
• Remove cookies to wire racks to finish cooling.
• Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR VII

Steps:

• 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.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

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.

THE WHOLE JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, yolk and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in peanut butter.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture. Finally, stir in peanuts.
• Refrigerate the dough at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
• Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cookies should look dry on top.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cool completely on a rack.
• Also great if you slightly undercook them!

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR VIII

Steps:

• Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
• Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last.
• Attach these directions to Jar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 1. Remove peanut butter cups from jar. Set aside. 2. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 3. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 4. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. 5. Mix in peanut butter cups. 6. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. 7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

MONSTER COOKIES-IN-A-JAR

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix cookie mix and chocolate chips. Spoon into jar.
• Top with baking bits. Screw on lid.
• Decorate jar with small round of fabric; tie ribbon into bow.
• Attach card that reads: "Monster Cookie Mix-Heat oven to 350°F. Add 1 stick softened butter and 1 egg to contents of this jar. Roll into large balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown."

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

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.