Almond Brickle Sugar Cookies Mix in a Jar recipe

Layer the following in a quart-size jar:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces almond brickle bits (wrap in plastic wrap before
    adding to the jar, to keep them separate)

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Almond Brickle Sugar Cookies

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large mixer bowl combine contents of jar (except almond brickle bits); add 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in almond brickle bits. Shape rounded teaspoonsful of dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned.