White Chocolate Cherry Cookie Mix
rec.food.baking - Nexis (Kimberly)

1 cup all purpose unbleached flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup vanilla sugar
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 of a 10 oz pkg. white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp dried lemon peel

Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Layer with remaining ingredients in a 1 quart jar, tapping gently after each layer to settle before adding the next. Don't worry if the sugar sifts down over the cherries and nuts; it will add a lovely crystalline snowy look. Add additional white chocolate pieces and dried cherries if necessary to fill in any gaps, or to replace nuts in the case of allergies.

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Beat 1/2 cup softened butter in a large mixing bowl for 30 seconds. Add in one egg and beat until well combined. Stir in jar contents. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.