Blarney Stone Cookie Mix in a Jar
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking
soda and 1 teaspoon allspice
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredient.
(makes 5 cups of mix)
Attach these instructions to the jar:
Empty jar into large mixing bowl; use you hands to thoroughly mix.
Add 1/2 sticks soft butter, 2 eggs slightly beaten and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Mix until completely blended - you will need to finish mixing with your hands.
Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
Place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet and remove cookies to racks to cool completely.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.
