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Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Place mixture in 1-quart jar.
Layer remaining ingredients in order listed, pressing firmly after each addition.
Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon. Attach recipe.
Recipe to attach:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter or margarine, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla in large mixer bowl until blended. Add Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Mix well, breaking up any clumps. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Yields 2 dozen cookies.