Gift Sized Mixes      

Below are some very fun recipes for Cookie & Brownie Mixes in jars.  These are not like the Pint Sized Cakes, which are actually baked in the jars.  These are mixes, similar to the mixes you would buy in a store.  These mixes are unique because first, they are made by You, and second, they are layered in the jars and are quite decorative once they have been completed.  You can decorate them as the recipes suggest, or use your imagination. 

These make wonderful gifts for the holidays, or to welcome a new neighbor into your area.  Please remember that the ingredients have been measured to fit exactly into quart sized jars, so please do not vary the measurements.  A good source of jars for these recipes, is to wash and save mayonnaise jars.  They are the perfect size, and this will be a great way to recycle as well.  Enjoy!

          Gift Sized Gourmet Cookie Mix

1 cup all-purpose Flour

1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1-1/4 cups Rolled Oats

1  single serving size Milk Chocolate Bar (size can vary)

1/2 cup White Sugar

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 cup chopped Nuts, your choice (optional)

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Layer ingredients in order given in a quart size canning jar. Mix oatmeal in a blender. Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) as you layer ingredients to make all ingredients fit neatly. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:

Gourmet Cookies  

 

Remove chocolate chips and nuts with a large spoon. Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Stir mix with large wooden spoon to evenly distribute ingredients. Add 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Mixture will be thick, so you may need to use a wooden spoon to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls and place onto a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet and then place cookies on baking racks to finish cooling.

Yield: 3 dozen

 
Gift Sized Sugar Cookie Mix 

 

2 cups Flour

2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

2 cups Sugar

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart canning jar. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) as you layer ingredients to make all ingredients fit neatly. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:

Sugar Cookies 

 

Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Stir mix with large wooden spoon to evenly distribute ingredients. Add 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix until completely blended but do not beat with electric mixer. Mixture will be thick, so you may need to use a wooden spoon to finish mixing. Roll out onto floured surface and cut shapes, or shape into walnut sized balls, then roll in sugar and place onto a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten sugar coated cookies with bottom of a glass drinking glass. Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet and then place cookies on baking racks to finish cooling.

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Note: To keep sugar cookies soft after baking, add a loaf pan with 2 inches of water to bottom of oven (don’t let it touch elements) while baking, and then store in an airtight container.

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