Mixes in a Jar Recipes - Cookies

Christmas Hazelnut Balls Mix in a Jar

Layer the following in a quart-size jar:

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hazelnuts

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Christmas Hazelnut Balls

Empty contents of jar into a large bowl. Add 1 cup softened margarine and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Combine well by using a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes - a very important step!

Form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Do not make them too large or they will not cook properly. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes or until set but not brown. Do not overcook. Let stand 1 minute in pan, then remove to wire rack. Cool until barely warm.

Roll in sifted confectioners' sugar. Cool completely, then just before serving, roll again in the confectioners' sugar.

Yields about 40 balls.