Cookies/Bars in a Jar Recipes

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Hawaiian Cookie Mix

1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup packed flaked coconut
2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
2/3 cup chopped dates
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Mix the flour, baking soda and baking powder together
in a bowl and set aside.
To the jar add the white sugar, the brown sugar, the
coconut, the nuts, the dates, and the flour mixture.
Seal and decorate the jar and attach the recipe tag.

Hawaiian Cookies
You will need:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
large bowl
Pour the jar contents into a large bowl and mix together.
Add the butter, egg and vanilla and mix together. Roll
1" balls and place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-13 minutes or until lightly
golden. Cool

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Magic Cookie Bars Mix

1 6oz. package chocolate chips
1 3 1/2oz. bag flaked coconut or 1 1/3 cups
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
To the jar add the chocolate chips, the coconut, and the
pecans. Place the graham cracker crumbs into a plastic
sandwhich bag or sealing bag and place the bag in the
jar on top of the packed ingredients. Seal and decorate
the jar, and attach the recipe tag.

Magic Cookie Bars
You will need:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 14oz. can condensed milk
Use a 9x13x2" baking pan and pour in the melted butter.
Spread the graham cracker crumbs. In a large bowl, add
the condensed milk and the jar contents and mix. Pour onto
the crumbs and pack firmly in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees
for 25-30 minutes or until lighly golden. Cool.

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Molasses Cookie Mix

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ginger

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar.
Combine all of the ingredients together pour into the
jar. Pack, seal and decorate, and attach the recipe tag to.

Molasses Cookies
You will need:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
white sugar
Use a large bowl to combine the butter, egg and molasses.
Add the jar contents and mix thoroughly. Roll into 1" balls
and roll in sugar. Place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9-11 minutes. Cool.

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Crunchy Munchy Cookie Mix

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup corn flakes cereal
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup rolled oats

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
together and pour into the jar. Next add the white sugar,
the brown sugar, the cereal, the coconut, the chocolate
chips, and the oats. Seal and decorate the jar, and attach
the recipe tag.

Cruncy Munchy Cookies
You will need:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla
large bowl
Use a large bowl to mix the butter, egg and vanilla together.
Add the contents of the jar and mix well. Roll 2" balls and
place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-12
minutes. Let cool.

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Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup packed flaked coconut
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt.

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
To the jar add the brown sugar, the white sugar, the
wheat germ, the oats, the dried cherries, the raisins,
the coconut, and the flour mixture. Add more raisins
or coconut to fill any left space. Seal and decorate jar,
and attach the recipe tag.

Oatmeal Fruit Cookies
You will need:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup milk
large bowl
Use a large bowl to mix the contents of the jar and mix
thoroughly. Add the butter until mixture is crumbly. In a
small bowl, beat the egg, vanilla and milk together. Blend
the egg mixture with the dough mixing thoroughly. Roll 1"
balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cool.

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Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix

3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg
together in a bowl and set aside.
To the jar add the brown sugar, the white sugar, the
raisins, the oats, and the flour mixture. Seal and decorate
the jar, and attach the recipe tag.

Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies
You will need:
3/4 cups butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Use a large bowl to mix the contents of the jar. Add the
butter, egg and vanilla, mixing well. Roll 2" balls and place
onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for
11-13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool.

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Orange Cookie Mix

3 tespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon dried grated orange rind
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, orange rind, and baking powder
together in a bowl, then pour the mixture in the jar.
Add the brown sugar. Seal and decorate jar, and
attach the recipe tag.

Orange Cookies
You will need:
1 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
large bowl
Use a large bowl and beat the butter until fluffy. Then,
add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla, blending well. Pour
in the contents of the jar and mix well. Drop by a teaspoon,
onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for
10-12 minutes. Cool and use your favorite icing, if desired.

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Orange Slice Cookie Mix

3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup orange slice candies, cut in 1/4's
sandwich bag

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, baking powder and the baking soda
together in a bowl. Set aside.
To the jar add the white sugar, the brown sugar, and
the flour mixture. Place the orange candy in a sandwich
bag. Close the bag and place on top of the other
ingredients in the jar. Seal and decorate the jar, and
attach the recipe tag.

Orange Slice Cookies
You will need:
1/2 cup butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
large bowl
Set the bag of orange slice candy aside. Pour the jar contents
in a large bowl and mix well. Add the butter, egg and vanilla,
blending well. Add the candy and combine with dough. Roll
2" balls and place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake
at 375 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool.

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Peanut Butter Cocoa Cookie Mix

1 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt together in
a bowl. Set aside.
To the jar add the brown sugar into jar, the powdered
sugar, the cocoa powder, and the flour mixture. Seal
and decorate the jar, and attach the recipe tag.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Cookies
You will need:
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix
thoroughly. Add the vanilla, egg, peanut butter and butter
and mix well. Roll 2" balls and place on a greased cookie
sheet 2" ppart. Press each ball with a fork. Bake at 350
degrees F. for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Cool.

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix

3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 peanut butter cups, cut into pieces

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda
together in a bowl. Set aside.
To the jar add the white sugar, the brown sugar, and
the flour mixture. Place the peanut butter pieces in a
bag, seal and place on top of the other ingredients.
Seal and decorate the jar, and attach the recipe tag.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
You will need:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
large bowl
Set the bag of peanut butter pieces aside. Pour
contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl, mixing
thoroughly. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and mix well.
Dump in the peanut butter pieces and combine. Make 2"
balls and place on a greased cookie sheet about 2" apart.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 11-14 minutes or until lightly
golden. Let cool.

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Raisin Crunch Cookie Mix

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 cup crushed cornflakes
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder in a
bowl. Set aside.
To the jar add the sugar, the raisins, the coconut, the
cornflakes, the brown sugar, the oats, and the flour
mixture. Seal and decorate, and attach the recipe tag.

Raisin Crunch Cookies
You will need:
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Pour the jar contents into a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
Add the butter, egg and vanilla, and blend well. Roll 2"
balls and place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake
at 350 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let cool.

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Sand Art Brownie Mix

3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup + 1/8 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
2/3 c. white granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour and baking powder together in a
bowl, then pour into the jar. Next add the cocoa, the
white sugar, the brown sugar, the chocolate chips, and
the pecan pieces. Seal and decorate jar, and attach the
recipe tag.

Sand Art Brownies
You will need:
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, slightly beaten
Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix
thoroughly. Add the oil, vanilla and eggs and mix thoroughly.
Pour into a 9x9 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25
-30 minutes. Cool.
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This one is very similar to the one above so I am listing it with this one.

this one from chief_cook or Sweetpea_mama
« Thread started on: Dec 29th, 2002, 11:18pm » <br>.....
This recipe makes 12 (1-quart) jars.

Sand Art Brownies in a Jar Mix #2

12 (1-qt.) jars with lids and rings
12 oz. cocoa powder
42 oz. chocolate chips
42 oz. vanilla chips
32 oz. chopped walnuts
50 oz. brown sugar
5 lb. all-purpose flour
5 lb. granulated sugar

Layer in a quart jar in the order given, leveling
the ingredients as you layer:
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 C. plus 1/8 C. all-purpose flour
1/3 C. cocoa powder
1/2 C. all-purpose flour
2/3 C. brown sugar
2/3 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. chocolate chips
1/2 C. vanilla chips
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
Make sure the jar is full to the top. Attach the lid and ring,
decorating the top as you like.
Attach the following instructions to the jar:

Sand Art Brownies
In a large mixing bowl, combine the contents of the jar with
3-well-beaten eggs, 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Pour batter into a well-greased 13 x 9-inch cake pan and
bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool,
then cut.

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cream of
tartar together and then pour in the jar. Add the sugar
and seal and decorate the jar. Attach the recipe tag.

Snickerdoodle Cookies
You will need:
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
large bowl
Cream the butter in large bowl. Add the eggs and combine
thoroughly. Pour in the contents of the jar and mix thoroughly.
Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a separate bowl.
Roll 1" balls and roll in the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place 2"
apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F.
for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool.

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Spicy Ginger Cookie Mix

4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar

Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and
then pour into the jar and pack firmly. Seal and
decorate the jar, and attach the recipe tag.

Spicy Ginger Cookies
You will need:
1 cup butter
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Use a large bowl and beat the butter until fluffly.
Add the molasses, eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the jar contents and mix well. Use a teaspoon
to drop dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at
350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes. Cool.

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Brownie Mix #2

Layer in order in a 1 quart canning jar or the jar of your choice.

1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Layer in the jar, packing well between layers.. keep in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

to prepare brownies:

In a bowl combine:
2 eggs
2/3 cup veg. oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Add the brownie mix, and stir until well mixed.
Spread into an 8x8x2" greased pan.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

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from chief_cook or Sweetpea_mama
« Thread started on: Oct 25th, 2002, 9:38pm » <br>..........

Potato Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:
Use a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Pack each layer.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder.
Layer the sugar, the potato chips, pecans and then the
flour/baking powder mixture. It will be a tight fit.
Seal and decorate the jar and attatch the tag.

Potato Chip Cookie Mix
You will need:
1 cup softened butter, (2 sticks)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Empty jar contents into a large mixing bowl and mix
thoroughly.
2. Add the butter and vanilla and mix until blended completely.
3. Shape into walnut sized balls.
4. Place on ungreased baking sheet and flatten.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 14 - 18 minutes,
until edges are very lightly browned.
6. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheets.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

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Cinnamon Bar Cookies Mix

1 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. powdered or chopped walnuts

Use a 1 quart wide mouthed jar.
Mix the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt together
and pour in the jar. Place the nut into a resealable
bag and place on top of mix. Seal, decorate and
attach the recipe tag.

Cinnamon Bar Cookies
You will need:
1 c. butter, (2 sticks)
1 egg, yolk separated from white
Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1" baking pan.
Beat the butter and egg yolk together.
Remove the nut bag from the jar and set aside.
Add the jar ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
Press the batter into the pan.
Beat the egg white until foamy and spread sparingly over top of the batter.
Sprinkle the nuts on top and press on.
Bake for 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
Makes 48.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Square Cookies Mix

Easy, no bake, extremely rich recipe.

1 1/2 c. crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 lb. powdered confectioners sugar
1 12oz. bag milk chocolate chips

Use a 1 quart, wide mouth jar.
Mix the graham crumb and sugar together and
pour into the jar and pack. Pour the chocolate
chips into a resealable bag and place on top
of the crumb mixture. Seal and decorate jar
and attach recipe tag.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Square Cookies
you will need:
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1 c. melted butter, (2 sticks)

Remove the chips bag from the jar and set aside.
Pour the jar contents into a bowl and combine with
the peanut butter. Mix well.
Blend in the melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture evenly into a 9x13x2" pan.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Spread the hot melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture.
Chill until firm and cut into small bars.

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from chief_cook or Sweetpea_mama
« Thread started on: Today at 12:16pm » <br>.....

Gingerbread Cookie Mix & Ginger Snap Cookies

If you like gingerbread, here are two different recipes for you to try. One is a ginger snap cookie recipe, and the other is a gingerbread cookie mix in a jar. The recipe in a jar makes a great gift, and not just for Christmas. You can use these for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or for cookie exchanges.

Gingerbread Cookie Mix

Ingredients to layer in the jar:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice

Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Then mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the spices.

In a one-quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Layer the ingredients starting with the flour baking powder mixture then the brown sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Use the bottom of a small clean juice glass and press each layer firmly in place.
Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur.
If you are giving this as a gift, write the following instructions on a card and attach to the jar:

Gingerbread Cookies

1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Blend together well.
2. Add 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Mix until completely blended. Dough will be very stiff so you may need to use your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Decorate as desired.

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Ginger Snap Cookies
You will need the following ingredients to make these cookies:

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup water

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together the sugars, molasses, shortening, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. In another large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and beat while adding the water. Continue to mix until the ingredients are mixed together.
Measure a heaping teaspoon of dough at time. Roll the dough into a sphere between the palms of your hands then press the dough onto the cookie sheet. Flatten to about 1/8-inch thick. You can also roll this dough out and cut out shapes.
Bake cookies for 10-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown and cookies are crispy when cool.
Makes 120 (10 dozen) cookies.

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Double Fudge Brownie Mix #2
This recipe is very similar to the Double Fudge Brownie Mix
already listed so I put it under that heading.
Linda
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from marlaoh
« Thread started on: Today at 08:18am » <br>..........
These Brownies in a jar are the best brownies made.

Brownies Mix In a Jar

1 2/3 cups white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Place sugar in the bottom of a wide mouth 1 quart canning jar.
Layer the remaining ingredients on top of sugar,
cocoa, flour mixture, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Seal and decoarte jar. Attach recipe tag.
(To be more festive, the top of the jar can be decorated with
a piece of fabric or colorful gift wrap, tied with a ribbon or
gift card.)

(Double Fudge Brownies #2)
Brownies
You will need:
1/2 c. margarine or butter
3 slightly beaten eggs
1 jar of mix
Pour jar contents into a large mixing bowl.
Add margarine and eggs, and mix until well blended.
Spread batter in a well greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
Bake at 350° oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick
comes out clean. Cool and then cut into 2 inch squares.
Makes about 2 dozen delicious brownies.

This can be kept on the shelve for up to 3 months.

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from Baking_Bud
« Thread started on: 01/18/03 at 8:39pm » <br>.....

Brownie Mix #3
Gift Idea

Ingredients:

2 1/4 C white sugar
2/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 C chopped pecans
1 1/4 Cs all-purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1 t salt


Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down
firmly.

Add cocoa powder and press down firmly.

Pour in chopped pecans, make sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and
seal.

Attach the following directions to the jar:

Empty mix into large bowl; mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 º for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.

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Brownies In A Jar

This mix is the first step to a batch of the best fudge brownies you've ever sampled. No chocolate lover will be able to resist them.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens


1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup white baking pieces
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1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 slightly beaten eggs


1. Layer in a 1-quart glass jar or canister the following ingredients: cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate pieces, flour, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and white baking pieces. Tap jar gently on the counter to settle each layer before adding the next. Cover jar and store at room temperature up to one month. Or, attach baking directions and give as a gift.
2. Baking directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Combine butter and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in jar contents. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16.

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from mrssocolov
New Member
« Thread started on: Nov 6th, 2003, 07:32am » <br>
Butterscotch Brownie Mix in a Jar

1/2 C. flaked coconut
3/4 C. chopped pecans
2 C. packed brown sugar
2 C. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 T. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Add
flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place.

Then...Attach this message to 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 375ºF 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.

or...how about this recipe...

Holiday M&M's Cookies in a Jar

1 1/4 C. sugar
1 1/4 C. M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 C. flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. Baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each
layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Then...Attach this message to the Jar:

M&M's Cookies

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly
blend mix.
Add:
1/2 C. very soft butter or margarine, not diet
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
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 375ºF for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.

You can make these to give away to friends, family and co-workers or make them for yourself!

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« Last Edit: Nov 7th, 2003, 9:43pm by Nancy »

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BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE MIX in a Quart Jar


1/2 cup firmly packed coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups flour mixed with

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder and

1/4 teaspoon salt



Layer ingredients in order given in a quart jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient. Attach recipe below, to jar.

BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES



Butterscotch Brownie Mix

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 eggs slightly beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla


Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add softened butter or margarine, slightly beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a sprayed or greased 9"x13" metal pan.
Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

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from Marilynn (chief_cook)
« Thread started on: Sep 11th, 2004, 11:51am » <br>
Chocolate Covered Raisin Cookies in a Jar

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup chocolate covered raisins
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking
powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide mouth canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place making sure you pack it down well before
you add the flour mixture. It will be a tight fit.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

Chocolate Covered Raisin Cookies

Contents of jar
1/4 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
to room temperature
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment
paper.
Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl, mixing thoroughly.
Add butter or margarine, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until completely
blended. You may have to use your hands. Shape into walnut-size balls. Place
2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool
for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.
Yields 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

[chief_cook2]

Almond Joy Brownie Mix in a Jar
2-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1-1/4 cups flaked coconut, sprinkled with 1 tsp. almond extract and
tossed to blend
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds
1-1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp. salt
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-qt. wide mouth jar.
Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
NOTE: A wide mouth jar must be used because it is a very tight fit
to get all ingredients into jar.
Attach recipe to the jar:
Almond Joy Brownies
1. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands
to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, not diet,
melted, 4 eggs, slightly beaten.
3. Mix until completely blended.
4. Spread batter in a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2-
inch squares.
Makes 2 dozen brownies.

[marlaoh]

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD MIX
This older recipe never fails to bring a smile.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well. Store in an
airtight container.

ATTACH THIS TO THE JAR:

"Scottish Shortbread"

1 cup butter, softened
1 package Scottish Shortbread Mix

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Knead the butter into the shortbread
mix
and press the mixture firmly into an 8-inch pie plate, or shortbread mold.
Bake for 1 hour. The shortbread should be pale in color, not browned. Cut
into wedges while still warm. Makes 16 pieces.

[carnation037]

from marlaoh
« Thread started on: Oct 21st, 2004, 09:35am » <br>
S'Mores Squares Mix

Layer in a 1 quart canning jar:

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 sleeve graham crackers; reduced to crumbs

Attach gift tag with:

To make S'mores Squares:
Empty contents of jar into a bowl.
Melt 1/2 cup butter, add 1 teaspoon
vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients,
mixing well. Pat into a greased 9"
square pan. Bake at 350 for 15
minutes. Makes 9 to 12 bars.

[Jay]

JAR OF WHITE CHRISTMAS


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix

DIRECTIONS:
Toast pecans by microwaving on high for 4 to 5
minutes, stirring every minute and set aside to
cool. In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer
and pack ingredients in the order listed, beginning
with the white chocolate or vanilla chips. Be sure
to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent
the baking mix from sifting down through it. If there
is any space left after adding the last ingredient,
add more white chocolate or vanilla chips to fill the
jar. Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric
to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place
with ribbon or raffia and decorate if desired. Attach
a gift card with the following:

----
WHITE CHRISTMAS BARS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty contents of jar into
a 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 20 to 22 minutes, or until
bars are light golden brown and center is almost set.
Makes 16 bars.

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Yield: 16 Bars
Jay

[carnation037]

from chief_cook2
« Thread Started on Sept 22, 2005, 8:33am »

Snow Balls in a Jar

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (put in a snack size ziplock bag and label "confectioners sugar")

In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar (1/2 cup) and the flour. Place into a 1 quart jar. Put the chopped pecans on top. Add the ziplock bag to the top. Close the lid and attach a tag with the following instructions:

Snow Balls

Preheat oven to 325. Grease cookie sheets. Remove bag of confectioners' sugar and set aside (this will be used after the cookies are baked).

In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening (like Crisco sticks) and 1/4 cup margarine (not diet or tub). Stir in 2 tsp. vanilla. Add contents of the jar and mix well. Roll dough into 1" balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in the confectioners' sugar.
Makes about 4 dozen.