Gifts in a Jar

Gifts in a Jar

• dee 16 years ago
  I thought this would be a good place for ideas to post some of those wonderful 'Gifts of Food in a Jar' that we give to others during the Holiday season. It can be some of those lovely Soups in a jar or a dessert or cookies.. no matter, they are all such great ideas for something special to share.
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• dee 16 years ago said:
  Starlight Surprise Cookie Mix
  Makes 4 dozen cookies
  
  These cookies are really fabulous; and with this mix, they're super easy to make as well.
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  2-1/2 cups flour
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  1 cup sugar
  1/2 cup brown sugar
  2 packages chocolate mint wafer candies (Andes candies)
  
  PREPARATION:
  In large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar and mix well. Pour into the bottom of a screw top glass jar. Place brown sugar into a small bag and place on top of the flour mixture. Unwrap the mints and place in another small bag; place on top of the brown sugar. Screw jar closed and include this recipe:
  1 cup butter, softened
  2 eggs
  1 teaspoon vanilla
  1 jar cookie mix
  
  In large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar from cookie mix and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until blended. Stir in remaining dry ingredients from cookie mix until blended. Cover and chill dough for 2 hours.
  
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  
  Shape about two teaspoons of dough around each chocolate mint wafer, making sure to cover the candy completely. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees F for 9-12 minutes until light golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets and let cool on wire racks. Glaze with melted chocolate if desired, or top with nuts before baking. Makes 4 dozen cookies.
  
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• dee 16 years ago said:
  Chocolate Crunch Candy in a Jar
  
  The ingredients for this wonderful candy recipe look simply beautiful layered in a glass jar for Christmas presents! Plus, the candy is delicious.
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  1/3 cup miniature candy coated chocolate baking bits
  1-1/3 cups rice cereal squares
  1 cup peanuts
  2/3 cup butterscotch chips
  1/2 cup chocolate chips
  
  PREPARATION:
  In 1 quart jar, place 1/3 cup coated chocolate baking bits. Top with a layer of waxed paper or parchment paper. Place cereal squares and peanuts in layers on top. Then top with 1/2 cup chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, packing down lightly so everything fits in the jar. Cover tightly and store in cool dry place.
  
  Label with the following instructions on a recipe card.
  
  Instructions:
  
  Chocolate Crunch
  
  1/4 cup peanut butter
  Container of Chocolate Crunch in a Jar
  
  In medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup peanut butter with chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat and add cereal squares and peanuts. Drop by tablespoons onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets, then sprinkle with remaining baking bits in the jar that are under the parchment paper. Chill 10-15 minutes until set. 20 candies
  
  
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