PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups firmly packed powdered sugar {Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after this layer} 3/4 cup cocoa powder {Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after adding this layer} 1 1/2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp. salt Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.
Instructions to attach to Jar: 1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 1 stick butter or margarine, softened at room temp. 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tsp. 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* 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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