Orange Slice Cookie Mix - In a Jar

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Course : In-a-Jar
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: Jars
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 cups orange slice candies, quartered (wrap in plastic wrap)
 

Preparation:

Layer ingredients in jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

Remove candies from jar and set aside. Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 eggs slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended. Stir in orange candies. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375ยบ for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.