M&M's Holiday Cookie Mix in a Jar

M&M's Holiday Cookie Mix in a Jar
by CC, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com

Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 2 1/2 Dozen Cookies

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Ingredients:

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. M&M's milk chocolate candies (holiday colors)
1 1/4 c. sugar

Directions:

Whisk together flour, soda, powder, and salt. 

Transfer to canning jar, or decorative holiday jar with an airtight lid. 

Press flour firmly in place. 

Add M&M's candies, press firmly in place. Add sugar. Close jar airtight. 

Watch out for the Christmas Elf. He loves M&M's!!!


Attach ribbon and card to cookie mix in a jar gift with the following baking instructions...

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M&M's Holiday Cookies
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Place cookie mix in a large mixing bowl and blend layered ingredients together. Stir in 1 stick of softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Mix until blended well. Shape cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies from oven and cool for one minute on baking sheet, then move to cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Tip: Print extra copies of recipe to cut out baking instructions.

Recipe adapted and photos added by CookieClubRecipes.com
Originally submitted by CC
Cookbook: 2008 Annual Cookie Club Recipes, pg. 120

Reese's ® Peanut Butter Cup Cookies - Gifts in a Jar

Reese's ® Peanut Butter Cup "Cookie Mix in a Jar"
by KT, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookie Mix in a Jar Gifts
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Make
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies


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If you've always wanted to make these sweet jar gifts for Christmas but didn't know how, here are step by step directions for how to make "cookie mix in a jar" gifts! 's Who wouldn't LOVE to be on the receiving end of this gift?!

Ingredients:

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 3/4 c. flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. baking soda
8 large Reese's peanut butter cups cut into 1/2 inch pieces (wrap in plastic wrap)

Instructions:

Place white sugar in jar. Next is the brown sugar, measure and then fluff with fork as you add this layer so it won't be in one clump. Press down slightly. 

Mix flour, baking powder and soda together, then add to jar using a large spoon or small measuring cup. The 1/4 measure is perfect for filling the jar. 

If you have not done so already, cut peanut butter cups into small pieces. 

If candy pieces are sticky use a pastry scraper or spatula to pick them up. 

Now place the wrapped peanut butter cup pieces on top and don't worry about keeping the plastic wrap closed. Bunch it up at the top and it will stay together when you place the lid on. 

When you are ready to prepare your gifts, attach the following note with red and gold holiday ribbons. You can even cut the note out directly from our print page, just make extra copies if needed. Please include our Cookie Club address as shown, thank you! :o) 

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Reese's ® Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Directions: Remove candy and set aside. Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl, stir to combine. Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 2 eggs slightly beaten, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Stir in candy pieces. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet then cool on wire racks. Enjoy!

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And of course, after making this Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift to share with you, we just HAD to go ahead and bake the cookies too!

Enjoy!

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Crisp Graham Cookies with M&M's® Candy

Crisp Graham Cookies with M&M's® Candy
by BJMJ, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 T. creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. plain M&M's® candy
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.

Then beat in egg. 

Add vanilla and milk. Next, blend in peanut butter. 

Combine dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture.

Stir in the M&M's® and nuts. 

Drop by teaspoonfuls 1" apart on ungreased baking sheets. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Enjoy!

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