Butterfinger Cookie Mix (Gift in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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The holidays are approaching quickly and so the search for gifts in jar commences. This looked divine and I was rather surprised not to find it here. Though I have not tried it yet, I have reduced the amount of butter based on Karen's experience. Thanks Karen! Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon vanilla powder (see note) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (see note) |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar |
3 (60 g) butterfinger candy bars, broken into little pieces |
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional) |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/4 cup butter flavor shortening |
1 large egg |
Directions:
1. If you are using vanilla powder, combing powder and baking soda with the flour. If using extract, combine soda with flour and extract with the brown sugar.
2. To prepare the gift jar, layer the ingredients as listed, tapping down after adding each layer.
3. Attach card with the additional ingredient list and cooking direcions.
4. Attach Tag:.
5. Butterfinger Cookies.
6. 3/4 cup butter, softened.
7. 1/4 cup shortening, butter flavor is best.
8. 1 large egg.
9. 1 Jar Mix.
10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
11. Beat together the butter and shortening. Add the egg and mix until combined. Pour the baking mix into the bowl and mix by hand.
12. Shape into small 1 balls, pressing them down with a fork in a cross-hatch.
13. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 on greased cookies sheets.
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