List of Ingredients
Materials and Supplies:
12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings
for 1 jar:
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
for 12 jars:
15 cups sugar
15 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
24 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
3 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)
http://www.holidayorganizer.com/gifts/printable/pr_M&Ms.html
Recipe
Mix together flour, soda and baking powder. Layer sugar, M&M-brand candies and flour mixture in quart-size canning jars. Pack firmly.
[Hint for FoodSaver™ brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]
Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.
Makes 12 gift jars.
Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):
Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl; blend thoroughly.
Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.
Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
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