Chocolate Chip Fudge
Cookie Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1 (5.5 ounce) chocolate bar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. With wire whisk, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour into jar through a funnel. Pack down level with heavy object.
2. Mix oatmeal in a blender. Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. Pack on top of flour in jar.
3. Add granulated sugar and pack down. Add brown sugar and pack down. Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar. Finish layering jar with mini or regular chocolate chips until even with the top (no more than 1/2 cup).
4. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch diameter circle from calico. Place over lid and secure with rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover rubber band.
5. Label and store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur.
6. Attach the following recipe to the jar:

Chocolate Chip Fudge Cookies

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into a small bowl; set aside.

Spoon brown and granulated sugar into a mixing bowl.

Add:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, creamed well
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix well. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix thoroughly.

Roll into walnut-size balls. Place on a slightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.