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3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups orange slice candies, quartered (wrap in plastic wrap)
Layer ingredients in jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
( makes 4 1/2 cups of mix)
Recipe to attach to jar:
Remove candies from jar and set aside. Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until completely blended.
Stir in orange candies. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375º for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. (Yield: 2½ dozen.)
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