Pink Polka Dot Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 dozen cookies. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 cup white chocolate chips |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
8 drops red food coloring |
1/2 cup solid butter flavor shortening (crisco) |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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 soda, sugar, brown sugar and then white chocolate chips - 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. PINK POLKA DOT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 8 drops food coloring, 1/2 cup solid butter-flavored shortening, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 400.
9. In a large bowl, first mix the buttermilk with the food coloring, then beat in the shortening, egg 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 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
13. Allow to cool for 3 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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