The Perfect Gift For the Holidays

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Place flour mixture in 1-quart jar. Layer remaining ingredients in order listed above, pressing firmly after each layer. Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.

RECIPE TO ATTACH:

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Beat 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter or margarine, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until blended. Add cookie mix and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional); mix well, breaking up any clumps. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.