Peanut butter and Chocolate Cookie Jar
Source of Recipe
Pastry Wiz
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips*
1/2 cup chocolate chips*
*or you can use 8 peanut butter cups, cut into pieces
Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Layer ingredients in order given in a one quart canning jar. Press each layer into place. It will be a tight.
Attach these directions to the gift jar:
Peanut butter and Chocolate Cookies
Sift out the chips and set aside. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix until completely blended. Mix in chips or peanut butter cups.
Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F 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.
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