Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 peanut butter cup candy -- (0.7 ounce) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last. Attach these directions to Jar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Remove peanut butter cups from jar. Set aside. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Mix in peanut butter cups. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.