Lemon Coconut Cookies Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

Cookie Mix

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Layer the ingredients in a quart-size jar, packing down well between layers.
2. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Lemon Coconut Cookies

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large mixer bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 cup softened butter, 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Beat at low speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 4 minutes until well mixed. Drop rounded teaspoonsful of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the pans immediately.