Peanut Blossom Cookie Mix In A Jar

Combine flour with baking soda and salt until well mixed. You will be adding that as one layer.

Layer ingredients in order given (except kisses) in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. Add flour mixture in several additions, pressing firmly after each.

Place wrapped kisses in resealable plastic bag. Press bag firmly into jar. Decorate jar and attach recipe with these instructions:

PEANUT BLOSSOMS COOKIES

1. Remove bag of candy from jar. Set aside.

2. Empty jar ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly with a whisk.

3. Add: 1 stick very soft butter or margarine (NOT diet or tub), 1/2 cup peanut butter (not reduced fat) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla

4. Mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Finish mixing with hand until a smooth dough is formed.

5. Shape dough into 1-1/4" balls. Place balls 2" apart on sprayed baking sheets.

6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Unwrap candy kisses while cookies are in oven.

7. Remove cookies after 10 minutes. Quickly press one candy into center of each cookie. Return to oven for 2-3 more minutes.

8. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet-then remove to wire racks.