Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes (Gift Mix in a Jar)

Creating the Gift in a Jar:

Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.

Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, brown sugar and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.

Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:

Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup butter, softened, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375.

In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs, milk and extract; blend with electric mixer set on low speed.

Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.

Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner half full.

Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.