M & M's Cookie Mix in a Jar

"I vary the color of the M&M's to the different holiday currently approaching when I give these as gifts..another favorite of the grandchildren"
 
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Ready In:
22mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
30 cookies
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix baking soda and baking powder with flour.so you can add flour mixture into one layer.
  • Layer ingredients in order given into a wide-mouth. Press each layer firmly so it will all fit in the jar.
  • Attach these instructions to your gift.
  • INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
  • Add 1 stick butter or margarine, very soft. (please do not use diet).
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • Mix until completely blended. you will need to finish mixing with your hands as this is stiff.
  • Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Place 2" apart on sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated 375° for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.
  • Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.

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Reviews

  1. I'm editing my original review because the first time I made these I used all splenda, and THAT was the reason the cookies were dry and crumbly. However, the second time I made them I DID add another 1/4 cup butter to the recipe, and they came out perfectly, so I would suggest 3/4 cup total butter instead of the 1/2 cup stated. Also, I used a combination of white and brown sugar instead of all white - personal preference, love the taste the brown sugar brings to the table.
     
  2. It is EXTREMELY hard to get all of the ingredients into a quart jar. My suggestion is to pack the M & M's in a cute little bag and then attach them. I agree with the other reviewer, this recipe tastes very good but needs an extra 1/4 c of butter or an extra egg (this is what I did...turned out great!) or else it is a bit too dry.
     
  3. Wow! These are amazing! I have always had trouble with cookies, but these came out perfect first time! Thanks for sharing this recipe, family and friends will be enjoying this many times in the future! :)
     
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I love cooking, and reading Christian fiction..I have 5 grandchildren..4 boys and 1 spoiled granddaughter...I also have a black cocker spaniel named Tobey..who is very spoiled..Love computer games, cross stitch and reading cookbooks..I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost a year ago, on September 26, 2005....was in an out of the hospital for 8 months, doing intensive chemo...I am doing well now, thanks for all the prayers...
 
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