Peanut Butter and Cocoa Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

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Peanut Butter and Cocoa Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)
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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, salt, baking powder, cocoa powder, powdered sugar and then brown sugar - 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. PEANUT BUTTER AND COCOA COOKIES GIFT TAG:
  6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. In a large bowl, blend the butter, peanut butter, 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 5 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 10 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1153.19 Kcal (4828 kJ)
Calories from fat 493.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.78g 84%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 1543.96mg 64%
Potassium 1841.76mg 39%
Total Carbs 153.93g 51%
Sugars 90.99g 364%
Dietary Fiber 4.96g 20%
Protein 16.36g 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 221.3mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 454.84 Kcal (1904 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.61g 84%
Cholesterol 28.17mg 24%
Sodium 608.97mg 64%
Potassium 726.43mg 39%
Total Carbs 60.71g 51%
Sugars 35.89g 364%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 20%
Protein 6.45g 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 87.3mg 22%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.8
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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