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M&M Cookie Mix

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

for 12 jars:

15 cups sugar
15 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
24 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon

Instructions:

Mix together flour, soda and baking powder. Layer sugar, M&M-brand candies and flour mixture in quart-size canning jars. Pack firmly.

[Hint for Food Saver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Print two copies of our free printable M&Ms Cookies gift tag with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):

Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl; blend thoroughly.

Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.

Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Gifts in a Jar: Child's Journal Jar

Spark young writers with a clever non-food gift in a jar: a Kid's Journal Jar. Simple, kid-friendly questions turn journaling sessions into fun!

To assemble your Child's Journal Jar, print the colorful journal prompt pages linked below. Each page holds six colorful journal prompts.

Child's Journal Jar Prompts

Cut apart each journal prompt, and fold it so that the colored graphics are folded to the outside, with the journal assignment on the inside.

Fill the jar with journal slips, and attach gift tag for a great gift for kids!

Adult Journal Jar