Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Layer ingredients in order given in 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
2. Attach the following recipe to the jar:

M&M's Cookies

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

Add:

1/2 cup very soft butter or margarine, not diet
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies