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Christmas Goodies

Karen=^..^=

Butterfinger Cookie Mix (Gift in a Jar)

Recipe #265550 | 27 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 36 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: justcallmetoni

The holidays are approaching quickly and so the search for gifts in jar commences. This looked divine and I was rather surprised not to find it here. Though I have not tried it yet, I have reduced the amount of butter based on Karen's experience. Thanks Karen!

Posted on: Nov 13, 2007

Ingredients

  • Gift Mix

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    Directions

    1. 1
      If you are using vanilla powder, combing powder and baking soda with the flour. If using extract, combine soda with flour and extract with the brown sugar.
    2. 2
      To prepare the gift jar, layer the ingredients as listed, tapping down after adding each layer.
    3. 3
      Attach card with the additional ingredient list and cooking direcions.
    4. 4
      Attach Tag:.
    5. 5
      Butterfinger Cookies.
    6. 6
      3/4 cup butter, softened.
    7. 7
      1/4 cup shortening, butter flavor is best.
    8. 8
      1 large egg.
    9. 9
      1 Jar Mix.
    10. 10
      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    11. 11
      Beat together the butter and shortening. Add the egg and mix until combined. Pour the baking mix into the bowl and mix by hand.
    12. 12
      Shape into small 1 " balls, pressing them down with a fork in a cross-hatch.
    13. 13
      Bake at 350 F for 10-12 on greased cookies sheets.
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    From: Karen=^..^=

    On Nov 30, 2007

    I made these as if I received this jar as a gift and then followed the directions exact. I did use the chocolate chips, which I wouldn't do next time as they overpower the Butterfingers. I would rather use more of them than the chips . For flavor I would give these cookies 5 stars, but they came out flatter than a pancake which isn't very attractive. The first batch were so flat and spread so much that I figured I better refrigerate the next batch before rolling them into balls. I didn't flatten them at all and chilling them didn't do much to stop the spreading. I think maybe the butter/shortening to flour ratio is off. Like I said, they taste great but I wouldn't make them again as is. I'd either increase the flour or decrease the butter/shortening. Thanks!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (23g)

    Recipe makes 36 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    vanilla powder

    Calories 102
    Calories from Fat 40 (39%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 4.5g 6%
    Saturated Fat 2.1g 10%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 10mg 3%
    Sodium 62mg 2%
    Potassium 32mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 14.7g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
    Sugars 8.4g
    Protein 1.2g 2%
    Vitamin A 66mcg 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 6mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 1%

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