Snowball Cookie Mix in a Jar 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
(4 1/4 cups are placed in quart jar.)
Place 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar in a separate packet to attach to jar with recipe.
Attach the following instructions to the jar:
Snowballs
Cream 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter or margarine with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the Snowball Cookie Mix until ingredients are well combined. Dust your hands with a little of the confectioners' sugar and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake, in a preheated oven, for 5 minutes at 325°F or just until light brown. Transfer to racks to cool for 15 minutes, then roll in the confectioners' sugar.
These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze them.
