M & M's Cookie Mix In A Jar

 1 1/4 cups sugar
 1 1/4 cups M and M's candies
 2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

 Layer ingredients in jar, in order given, in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. It will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be  sure  to pack everything down firmly.

 INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH TO JAR:

 1.} Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to  thoroughly blend mix.

 2.} Add: 1 stick margarine or butter softened at room temp. {DO NOT USE DIET
 MARGARINE}, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1 tsp. vanilla.

 3.} Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.

 4.} Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined  cookie sheet 2'' inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.

 5.} Bake at 375% for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned.  Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to  finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
 

Submitted by Deb Smith