3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup colored decorating sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine flour, salt and baking powder; stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. Stir sugar and colored sugar together, add to the jar. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar:
Sugar Cookies
Whip 2/3 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Roll into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 8 minutes at 350F.
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