PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIE MIX
3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 peanut butter cup candy -- (0.7 ounce) cut into 1/2 inch pieces Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last. Attach these directions to Jar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Remove peanut butter cups from jar. Set aside. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Mix in peanut butter cups. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
PEANUT BUTTER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
2 cups Master Mix 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups peanut butter Combine Master Mix and sugar. With a fork blend in rest of ingredients. Shape into rolls about 1 1/2" thick. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm or until needed. Slice 1/4" thick and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate over (375oF) for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
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