Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Layer the flour and baking soda mixed with salt, brown sugar and and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a 1-quart jar.
2. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon and put into a small zip-top bag. Label the bag "Cinnamon Sugar Topping" and attach it to the outside of the jar.
3. Attach the following recipe on a gift tag:

Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies

Heat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 cup softened salted butter, 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in Cinnamon Sugar Topping. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.