M & M COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

1 1/4 cup sugar

1 1/4 cup M and M's candies (Use the pretty Christmas colored M and M's)

2 cup flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. It will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture, so be sure to pack everything down firmly.

Instructions to attach to jar:

1. Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 1 stick margarine or butter softened at room temperature (DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE), 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 tsp. vanilla.
3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4. Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2" inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
5. Bake at 375~ for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

 

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