Cookie Mix in a Jar VII

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup cocoa powder unsweetened

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• paper towels
• oven
• mixing bowl
• wire rack
• canning jar

Directions

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. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
4. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
5. Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
6. Mix until completely blended. You will need to use your hands to finish mixing.
7. 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.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 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.