Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Mix in a Jar

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Mix in a Jar

3/4 cup granulated 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 candies (Reese's), 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 the 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.
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-size balls.
Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees, 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.