Candy-Coated Chocolates Cookies in a Jar

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups mini candy-coated chocolates
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine the flour with baking soda and salt.
2. In a clean 1 liter sized glass jar layer the ingredients in the order given starting with the brown sugar and ending with the flour mixture.
3. Attach a card with the following directions:
   Cookies
   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
   2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
   3. Using your hands work in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Work this into the flour mixture until well combined. Dough will be a little crumbly.
   5. Shape dough into 1 inch sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten the balls with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies to a rack to cool. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.