Jelly Bean Jewels Cookie Mix In A Jar

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth jar. Press each layer firmly in place.

Put jelly beans in a snack size resealable plastic bag. Press bag very firmly into jar. Decorate jar and attach the following recipe.

JELLY BEAN JEWEL COOKIES:

1. Remove bag of jelly beans from the jar. Set aside.

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

3. Add 6 tablespoons very soft butter or margarine (not diet or tub).

4. Mix with an electric mixer or a spoon until mostly blended. Finish mixing with your hands to form a smooth dough.

5. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2" apart on sprayed cookie sheets. Make an indention in each cookie with your thumb. Place (2 full size or 3-4 miniature size) jelly beans into each indention.

6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

7. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire racks. Makes 26-30 cookies.