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

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
3/4       cup           white sugar
1/2       cup           packed brown sugar
1 3/4     cups          all-purpose flour
1         teaspoon      baking powder
1/2       teaspoon      baking soda
1 1/2     cups          orange slice candies, quartered
 

Preparation:

1. Mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.

2. Layer ingredients in order given in a quart sized "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. Add the orange candies last. It will be a tight fit.

3. Attach these directions to jar:

Orange Slice Cookies

1. Remove orange slice candy from jar. Set aside.

2 Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

3. ADD: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

4. Mix until competely blended. You may need to finish mixing with your hands.

5. Mix in orange slice candy.

6. Shape into large sized balls.place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.

7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.

Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.