Butterscotch Pecan Cookie Mix in a Jar
CATEGORIES:
- cookies, brownies & bars
- Christmas
- dessert
- snacks
- brown sugar
YIELDS
1 gift that makes about 36 cookies
INGREDIENTS
Gift
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup firmly packed C&H® Golden Brown Sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Cookies
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Gift
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Spoon into a 1 quart, widemouthed canning jar. Layer remaining ingredients in order given, making sure to pack down each layer firmly. Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after each layer.
Decorate lid by cutting fabric into a 7-inch wide square or circle. Secure with a rubber band and tie with a decorative ribbon and accents.
Cookies
Attach these instructions to the jar:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare greased cookie sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, egg and vanilla until combined. Slowly add contents of jar; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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