Peanut Butter Cupcakes (Gift Mix in a Jar)

Ingredients

JAR Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter chip

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)

• 3/4 cup solid butter flavor shortening (Crisco)
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Creating the Gift in a Jar:

2. 2

   Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.

3. 3

   Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, sugar and then peanut butter chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.

4. 4

   Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.

5. 5

   PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:

6. 6

   Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup solid butter-flavored shortening, 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

7. 7

   PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375.

9. 9

   In a large bowl, combine the shortening, peanut butter, eggs, milk and extract; blend with electric mixer set on low speed.

10. 10

    Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner half full.

12. 12

    Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

13. 13

    Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

14. 14

    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.