CHOCOLATE LOVER'S COOKIES

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S COOKIES

1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
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Instructions for layering ingredients:

In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the
order listed. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add
more baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar

Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric
over lid; secure in place with a rubber band, then ribbon or raffia. Decorate
as desired.

Note: When measuring brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for
uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the
baking mix from sifting down through it.

Make a gift card to attach as follows: "Empty contents of jar into medium
bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon
vanilla until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets
coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until
cookies are light golden brown.
Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies

Substitute almond extract for vanilla in cookies containing almonds.

"To make cookies as bars: Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1
stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla
until well combined. Press into an 8x8-inch baking pan coated with cooking
spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes or until bars are light golden
brown and center is almost set

Makes 16 bar cookies."