Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Mix Gift Set
Snickerdoodle Mix

Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and
1/2 tsp. baking powder


Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press
each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach this to the Jar

M&M's Cookies

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Add: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, not
diet, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your
hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on
sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, until
edges are lightly browned.


"Chocolate-Chip Cookie Mix Gift Set" )

Decoratively layer the following ingredients in a 32 oz canning jar.
In this order:
1+1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (firmly packed) light brown sugar
12 oz. semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup (firmly packed) light brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Decorate lid by placing a colored cloth or crepe paper between the jar and
lid before sealing. Trim edges as desired, and tie a ribbon around the
base of the lid. If using a regular glass jar, use the ribbon to tie the
material onto the lid. Give as a gift with a matching color potholder or
oven mitt, and tie on a note with these directions:

"In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs, 1 cup of butter or margarine, and 1 tsp of
vanilla. Stir in contents of jar until blended. Drop dough by
tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, and bake at 350 F for 10-12
minutes. Makes 4 dozen. Enjoy!" )



Snickerdoodle Mix

Snickerdoodles are soft sugar cookies dusted with
cinnamon and sugar.

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk.
Store the mix in an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar

Snickerdoodles

Makes about 5 dozen cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 package Snickerdoodle Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer,
cream the butter until light; add the eggs & beat on low speed until the
mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Mix & continue to beat on low
speed until the dough begins to form. Combine the sugar & cinnamon in a
small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls & roll in the cinnamon-sugar
blend. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart & bake for 16 to
19 minutes, or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool.


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