Cocoa Peanut Butter Cookie Mix In A Jar

A gifts-in-a-jar recipe for Cocoa Peanut Butter Cookie Mix In A.

AmericanChickenIntermediate9 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 C. packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 C. packed confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 C. cocoa
  • 1 1/2 C. all−purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Mix until completely blended.

  6. 6

    You will need to use your hands to finish mixing.

  7. 7

    Shape into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheets. DO NOT USE WAX PAPER.

  8. 8

    Press balls down with a fork.

  9. 9

    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are browned.

  10. 10

    Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

  11. 11

    Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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