Minty Holiday Candy Cookie Mix

Boy, where is the snow? At 8:00 a.m. it was 33 degrees at my house. Prissy went to be quick really quick this morning. She is laying in her bed guarding her treat and I am on my 2nd or third cup of coffee trying to stay warm. But I had rather be cold than hot.

Our recipe for today is a quick gift to prepare and looks beautiful layered in a jar.

Minty Holiday Candy Cookie Mix

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup holiday-colored candy-coated chocolate pieces
1/3 cup chopped peppermint candy or 1/2 cup mint-swirl chocolate chips

Layer ingredients in 1 quart food storage jar with tight-fitting lid in following order:
granulated sugar
brown sugar
combined flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
chocolate pieces
peppermint candy

Seal jar.
Cover lid with fabric circle, if desired.
Attach gift tag and fabric to jar with raffia or ribbon.

Enclose baking recipe on a decorative tag.

Minty Holiday Candy Cookies

1 jar Minty Holiday Candy Cookie Mix
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
Place contents of jar in a large bowl.
Using fingers, work butter into flour mixture.
Combine eggs and vanilla in a small bowl.
Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until dough forms.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are golden.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets.
Slide parchment paper and cookies onto wire rack.
Cool completely.

The Cuttlebug Club is planning a Christmas party for next Saturday's meeting. If you plan to attend, just bring a finger food to share. There is nothing like being able to play and enjoy a little snack.

Have a great day and stay warm.