Briarwood Button Cookies Mix in a Jar

Briarwood Button Cookies Mix in a Jar

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup M&Ms
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Rice Krispies to fill jar

Layer in the order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth jar, using a canning funnel, packing each layer very firmly.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

Briarwood Button Cookies

Place the contents of the jar into a bowl. Add 1 egg and 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine. Mix well with a spoon. Drop by spoonsful onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

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Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

1 1/3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart, "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredient.

Decorate jar for gift giving and attach card with the following instructions:

Cowboy Cookies

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

Add 1 stick butter or margarine, melted, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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 350 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.

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Cranberry-Almond Biscotti

Cranberry-Almond Biscotti

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to blend well.

In a separate bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Mix in flour mixture and cranberries.

Divide dough in half. Using floured hands, shape each piece of dough into 2 1/2 inch wide, 9 1/2 inch long and 1 inch high logs. Transfer to baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake until brown (logs will spread some), about 35 minutes. Cool completely on sheet on rack. Maintain oven temperature.

Transfer logs to work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes; turn biscotti over. Bake until just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Transfer biscotti to rack.

Drizzle
6 ounces white chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening
Sliced almonds, toasted

Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler. Drizzle over biscotti. Arrange almonds on biscotti. Allow chocolate to set. Store in loosely covered container.

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M&M Oatmeal Bars in a Jar

M&M Oatmeal Bars in a Jar

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup mini M&Ms candies
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed*
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed*
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix

In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed, beginning with oats. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more M&M candies to fill the jar. Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover the lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place with ribbon of raffia. Decorate as desired.

Make gift card to attach as follows:

M&M Oatmeal Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Press into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until bars are light golden brown and center is almost set. Makes 16 bars.

*After measuring the brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it.

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Mocha Rum Balls Mix in a Jar

Mocha Rum Balls Mix in a Jar

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 cup finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Layer ingredients into an attractive 1-quart jar, tamping down layers to eliminate air gaps.

Attach the following instructions to the jar:

Mocha Rum Balls

Place contents of jar into a bowl. Add 4 to 5 tablespoons rum, espresso, and/or coffee. Form into small balls. Roll in confectioners sugar. Place on a cookie sheet to dry. Store in an airtight container.

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Country Soup Mix in a Jar

Country Soup Mix in a Jar

Fills one 1-quart jar

1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
1 cup uncooked twist macaroni

In a wide mouth 1-quart jar, layer the barley, peas, rice and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon and the alphabet pasta. Fill the rest of the jar with the twist macaroni. Seal.

Attach a gift card with the following instructions:

Add contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.

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taco bean chili mix in a jar

Taco Bean Chili Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried pinto beans
1/2 cup dried red beans
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chipotle chili pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, slightly crushed

Layer ingredients in 1-quart wide-mouth jar in following order: kidney beans, pinto beans and red beans. Place taco seasoning mix, onion, chili powder and cumin in small plastic zip-type bag. Seal bag and place bag in jar. Add tortilla chips. Seal jar.

Decorate jar and attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Taco Bean Chili

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

1 jar Taco Bean Chili Mix
4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Ro*Tel), undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, browned and drained
Shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, sliced black olives (optional)

Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from jar mix. Set aside.

Place beans in large bowl. Cover with water. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight. To quick-soak beans, place beans in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour. Drain beans, discard water.

Place soaked beans, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ground beef and contents of seasoning packet in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.

Crush tortilla chips. Stir into chili and cook 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Serve with cheese, lettuce and olives, if desired.

Use leftover chili to make a taco salad.

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Snowball Cookie Mix in a Jar

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.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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Butterscotch Brownie Mix in a Jar

Butterscotch Brownie Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Add flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

Butterscotch Brownies

Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a sprayed 13 x 9-inch metal pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2-inch squares. Cool completely in pan.

Makes 2 dozen brownies.

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Spiced Pumpkin Bread in a Jar

Spiced Pumpkin Bread in a Jar

2 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
4 or 5 wide mouth pint canning jars (with lids and rings)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Combine pumpkin, sugar, milk and eggs in large bowl. Add dry ingredients and butter; mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased jars, filling each only 1/2 full of batter. Clean sealing edges of jars. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Scald lids and keep in water until used. When bread is done, remove jars, clean sealing edge again, place lids on jars and screw rings on firmly. As bread cools, jars will seal. Store sealed jars in refrigerator. Makes 4 or 5 jars or 1 loaf.

NOTE: Can also be baked in a 9 x 5-inch well-greased loaf pan at 350 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes.

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