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. 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-size 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.