Dreamsicle Cookie Mix in a Jar

Cookie mix in a quart jar for gift giving. Layer ingredients in a 1 quart wide mouth jar in order given. Press each layer firmly before adding next ingredient. Attach a card to jar with the recipe directions on it.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  Tang orange crystals
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups  vanilla chips
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2-1  cup butter or 1⁄2-1  cup margarine, very soft
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Directions

1. Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
2. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.
3. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
4. Mix until completely blended, finish mixing with your hands.
5. Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
6. Place 2" apart on sprayed bake sheet.
7. Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.
8. Cool 5 minutes on bake sheet then move to rack.