PINK POLKA DOT 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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup buttermilk
8 drops red food coloring
1/2 cup solid butter flavor shortening (Crisco)
1 egg
1 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 flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar and then white chocolate chips - 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.
  • PINK POLKA DOT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 8 drops food coloring, 1/2 cup solid butter-flavored shortening, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large bowl, first mix the buttermilk with the food coloring, then beat in the shortening, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  • Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  • Allow to cool for 3 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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