Peanut Butter S'mores (Gift Mix in a Jar)

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 9 bars.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9 bars

Ingredients

• JAR Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  cup  peanut butter chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups miniature marshmallows

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then mini marshmallows - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. PEANUT BUTTER S'MORES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, melted and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
7. PEANUT BUTTER S'Mores INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. Place the contents of the jar in a large bowl and stir until well mixed.
10. Pour the butter and extract over the dry ingredients and stir to mix.
11. Use the back of a fork to press the dough lightly into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
12. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is light brown in color.
13. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into 9 bars.
14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.