Nutty Cinnamon Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)

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   Creating the Gift in a Jar:

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   Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.

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   Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the powdered sugar, flour, walnuts, salt and then cinnamon - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.

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   Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.

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   NUTTY CINNAMON COOKIES GIFT TAG:.

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   Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

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   COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:

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   Preheat oven to 325.

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   In a large bowl, blend the butter and vanilla extract; add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.

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    Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

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    Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.

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    Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet; then roll each cookie in the powdered sugar.

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    Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.

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    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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