M AND M'S COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M and M's candies
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. It
will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be sure to pack everything
down firmly.

Instructions to attach to jar:
1.} Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly
blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 stick margarine or butter softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET
MARGARINE
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3.} Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4.} Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie
sheet 2'' inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
5.} Bake at 375* for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on
cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Makes
2 1/2 dozen cookies.

MAKE YOUR OWN CAKE MIX

6 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 c. Crisco
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
Plain Cake:
2 c. cake mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk
In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender,
cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in airtight container in
cool, dry place. Use within month if possible. It does keep quite well if stored
for a longer period of time. This is a great alternative to packaged mixes.
Plain Cake: Stir ingredients for plain cake until well blended. Pour into 8-inch
square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. For a 9 x 13-inch pan or
layer cakes, double ingredients.