Blarney Stones Cookie Mix

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. allspice

Combine the flour with the baking soda and allspice. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach this to the Jar: Blarney Stones Cookies

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

Add: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, not diet, very soft, 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.