Macadamia Nut Blondies (Gift Mix in a Jar)

• 1 cup flour
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 34 cup solid butter flavor shortening (Crisco)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, nuts and then white chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup solid butter-flavored shortening (Crisco), 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
7. BLONDIES INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. In a large bowl, blend the shortening, egg and vanilla extract.
10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed; do not overstir.
11. Spread the batter evenly in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool completely in pan before cutting into 16 squares.
14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, nuts, white chocolate chips, butter, egg, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macadamia-nut-blondies-gift-mix-in-a-jar-253796 (may not work)