Cocoa Drops Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1038
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup solid shortening (crisco )
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs

Directions:

  1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, cocoa powder and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  5. COCOA DROPS COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
  6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. Preheat oven to 375.
  9. In a large bowl, blend the shortening, milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
  10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  11. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  13. Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1037.93 Kcal (4346 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.2g 57%
Cholesterol 82.45mg 27%
Sodium 2482.64mg 103%
Potassium 673.6mg 14%
Total Carbs 158.28g 53%
Sugars 74.85g 299%
Dietary Fiber 11.65g 47%
Protein 22.81g 46%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 375.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.28 Kcal (1500 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.84g 57%
Cholesterol 28.46mg 27%
Sodium 856.97mg 103%
Potassium 232.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 54.64g 53%
Sugars 25.84g 299%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 47%
Protein 7.87g 46%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 39%
Calcium 129.5mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.1
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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