3/4 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1 1/3 C. all−purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. 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.