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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 flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar and then white chocolate chips - 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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PINK POLKA DOT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 8 drops food coloring, 1/2 cup solid butter-flavored shortening, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 400.
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In a large bowl, first mix the buttermilk with the food coloring, then beat in the shortening, egg and vanilla extract.
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Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
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Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
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Allow to cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
