COOKIE JAR

COOKIES IN A JAR ~ Jackie P 
General Instructions 
1.Blend the flour, baking powder and soda with a wisk or fork. 
2.The layers need to be packed tightly so all ingredients will fit into a jar and won't mix. 
3.Put ingredients in the jar IN THE ORDER LISTED! 
4.Flour should be added a spoonful at a time and packed down after each addition. 
5.When cocoa or flour is in the middle of the jar, use a paper towel to clean inside of jar before proceeding. 
6.Tip~If dough is a little dry, add 1-2 Tbsp of butter flavored crisco. 

 BROWNIES 
2/3 tsp salt 
1/2 c flour 
1/3 c cocoa 
2/3 c sugar 
1/2 chocolate chips 
1/2 c white chips 
1/2 c walnuts(optional) 
Instructions:Empty jar of brownie mix into bowl ~ Add 1 tsp vanilla, 2/3 c oil, and 3 eggs ~ Pour into greased 9x9 pan ~ Bake at 350F for 27-32mins 

 CHOCOLATE CHIP CRUNCH COOKIES 
1/3 c sugar 
1/2 c oats 
1/2 c chocolate chips 
1/3 c brown sugar 
3/4 c flour 
1/4 tsp soda 
1/3 c rice crispies 
1/2 c white chocolate chips 
Instructions:Empty jar of cookie mix into bowl ~ Add 1 egg and 1/4 c butter(1/2 stick,) softened ~ Mix well and bake at 350F for 10-12mins 

 OATMEAL RAISIN SPICE COOKIES 
3/4 c brown sugar, packed 
3/4 c raisins 
2 c oats 
1 c flour mixed with... 
1 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 tsp nutmeg 
1 tsp soda 
Instructions:Empty jar of cookie mix into bowl ~ Add 3/4 c butter(1 1/2 sticks,) softened, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla ~ Mix well, you may need to finish mixing with your hands ~ Shape into walnut sized balls ~ Place on greased cookie sheet 2" apart ~ Bake at 350F for 11-13mins 

 REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES 
3/4 c sugar 
1/2 c brown sugar, packed 
1 3/4 c flour mixed with... 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp soda 
8 large peanut butter cups cut into 1/2" pieces 
Instructions:Remove candy ~ Empty jar of cookie mix(-candy) into bowl ~ Add 1/2 c butter(1 stick,) softened, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla ~ Mix in candy ~ Shape into balls ~ Place on greased cookie sheet 2" apart ~ Bake at 375F for 12-14mins 

NO BAKE COOKIES ~ Christina J 
Bring to a boil: 
1 cube butter 
2 c sugar 
1 tsp vanilla 
1/2 c milk 
1 c peanut butter, (optional) 

 Mix in 3 1/2 c oatmeal ~ Drop on waxed paper, (sandwich bags also work well for kids to stick their hands right into) ~ Place in freezer to chill at least 45mins 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES ~ Evelyn B 
3/4 c peanut butter 
1/2 c shortening 
1 1/4 c brown sugar 
3 Tbsp milk 
1 Tbsp vanilla 
1 egg 
1 3/4 c flour, (add more as needed up to 2 1/4 c) 
3/4 tsp salt 
3/4 tsp soda 

 Mix all ingredients together ~ Flatten 2" balls on cookie sheet with criss cross fork design ~ Bake at 375F for 6-8mins ~ Cool 2 mins on pan 

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTED COOKIES ~ Jackie P
1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
3 sticks butter, room temperature
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 1/4 c cake flour
1 pkg peanut butter chips
3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c peanut butter
2 Tbsp milk

Cookie: Cream first 4 ingredients and 2 sticks butter ~ In separate bowl mix salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour ~ Add flour mix and peanut butter chips just until blended ~ Bake 2" balls at 350F for 10-12mins 
Frosting: Cream 1 stick butter and powdered sugar ~ Add peanut butter ~ Add only enough milk to reach desired consistency ~ Frost after cookies cool

PUMPKIN CHOC/CINN CHIP MUFFINS ~ Jackie P 
2 boxes spice cake mix 
water,oil,eggs from the directions off the back of ONE of the spice cake mix's 
1 lg can pumpkin 
1 bag milk chocolate chips 
1 bag cinnamon chips 

 Beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and pumpkin ~ Add chocolate and cinnamon chips and stir well ~ Bake as directed on spice cake box 

SNICKERDOODLES ~ Fae M 
Cream: 
1 c shortening 
1 1/2 c sugar 
1 tsp vanilla 
Add and beat well: 
2 eggs 
Sift and add to sugar mixture: 
2 3/4 c flour 
2 tsp cream of tarter 
1 tsp baking soda 
1/2 tsp salt 

 Roll into balls the size of a walnut ~ Roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture, (1tsp cinnamon/2Tbsp sugar) ~ Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400F for 10mins 

SUGAR COOKIES ~ Ashley W 
1/2 c crisco 
1 c sugar 
2 eggs 
1 tsp vanilla 
4 c flour 
1/2 tsp salt 
1 tsp baking soda 
2 tsp baking powder 
1 c sour cream 

 Cream crisco and sugar ~ Add eggs and vanilla...and in another bowl...mix flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder ~ Add to sugar mixture ~ Mix well, (it will be very crumbly) ~ Add sour cream ~ Refrigerate 1-3hrs ~ Roll out to 1/3" thick, ("I like it a little thicker") ~ Bake at 375F for 9-11mins 

  SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING ~ Ashley W 
1 container cream cheese frosting, (not whipped!) 
1 c powdered sugar 

 Beat well, add powdered sugar until desired stiffness is reached