Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar


  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart 'wide mouth' canning jar. Clean the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the confectioners' sugar and after adding the cocoa powder. Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.
  3. Instructions to attach to jar:

Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
  2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to use your hands to finish mixing.
  4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheets. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. Press balls down with a fork.
  5. Bake at 350° for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Makes 3 dozen cookies

Recipe submitted by Jules on 10/11/00



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