PECAN SANDIES COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 dozen cookies.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup toffee pieces
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup butter, softened
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  • Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, flour, baking powder, toffee bits and then pecans - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  • Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  • PECAN SANDIES COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 egg yolks and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  • COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg yolks and vanilla extract.
  • Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  • Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

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