Looking for ingredients layered in jars

[Kelly]

Hmmm... Didn't know quite how to word the subject. Here's what I'm looking for - I've seen ingredients for cookies, breads, etc layered in mason jars (1 quart maybe???). There is a tag on the jar stating what the 'cook' needs to add (1 egg, 1/2 cup milk etc) and how long to cook the whole thing. I would like to make some of these for some of the school and church fairs that are coming up - as well as for holiday gifts. Has anyone out there created these mixtures? I understand the generel concept but have no clue about the proportions. Does anyone have recipes for these? Thanks!

[This message has been edited by Kelly (edited 09-25-2000).]

[MrsReber]

Kelly- I did see a recipe for one of these somewhere and I wanted to do it myself! I was just telling my husband about this last night at dinner! How weird! Anyway, I want to dig the recipe out for myself. I can't do it tonight, but hopefully I'll remember tomorrow. I'm at work now, unfortunately. The one I have is for a cookie mix.

[joanieb]

If you go to cookierecipe.com, there's a "cookie mix in a jar" click bar with recipes for brownies, cookies, etc., and "helpful hints!"

[Deanna]

There is also a website for "Gifts in a Jar" that has more than just cookies.

I am at work now (don't tell!) and don't have the URL...but if you do a search for GIFTS IN A JAR you should be able to find it.


Okay...here's one... http://www.geocities.com/giftsinajar/

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[Vanessa]

Brownie Mix in a Jar II
Submitted by: Lisa
Brownie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur


Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1 Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2 Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.

3 Instructions to attach to jar:
Brownie Mix in a Jar II
1. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 4 eggs, slightly beaten.
3. Mix until completely blended.
4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 2 dozen Brownies.

Cookie Mix in a Jar
Contents for a jar that is filled with the makings for chocolate chip cookies. It helps to pack down each layer to make fit


Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
1 Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the jar. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from calico. Place over lid and secure with rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover rubber band.

2 Enclose a card with the following mixing and baking directions:

3 Chocolate Chip Cookies Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4 Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips from other ingredients.

5 Beat 1 cup of unsalted butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended.

6 In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

7 Mix beaten egg mixture into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

8 Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.


In cookierecipe.com there are many recipes of brownies and cookies in jars (great gift idea)

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[Marcie]

If you get seriously interested in this, you need to get a book called "Make a Mix." I think I got my copy at amazon.com. Cookie mixes, soup mixes, bread mixes, etc. They aren't specifically designed to be layered into jars, but you could do it however you wanted.

[SHERRY]

I also have a book, particularly for dessert mixes in 1 quart jars. If you want anything in particular, chocolate chip, brownie, sugar, etc. let me know and I will post. A word of advice, I used a wide mouth funnel, and make sure you pack each and every layer tightly, or it won't fit. I printed recipe cards on the computer and draped a piece of cloth over the lid, tied the recipe on with raffia, it makes great gift exchange gifts, presents, or I have sold them in craft sales for about 12.50 a jar. good luck.

[karen]

I will post one for you Tuesday that I saw in the food section about a month ago. The brownie recipe looks good too.

Karen

[Kelly]

Thanks All! These are just what I am looking for. I'm glad you mentioned the part about packing things tightly - I never would have thought of that.

I love the idea of the soup mixes in the jars; I'll have to experiment with that one.

I had no idea that there are web sites devoted to this topic - thanks for the urls!

[Vanessa]

Kelly
Since you mentioned soups you can also use the jar concept for lets say 13 bean soup or 5 bean soup. You can make a little bag with the seasonings and place it on top before closing the jar. Gifts like these are always fun and appreciated. Some yrs ago Goodhousekeeping had an article about gifts from the kitchen. I believe its Family Circle which also brings gifts ideas one can make.

[karen]

Here are 2 cookie mix recipes in a jar.

Sand Art Brownies

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Mix flour and salt. In a wide-mouth 1-quart jar or 1-liter jar, layer ingredients in the order given. The result should look like the “sand art” that children make. Attach a decorative tag with the following directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9-9-inch square-baking pan. Pour contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2/3-cup vegetable oil and 3 eggs. Beat until just combined. Pour into prepared pan; bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.

Hot Homemade Cookie Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
1/2 cup quick oatmeal
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Layer ingredients in order as given in a large Mason jar, mixing the flour with the baking powder first. Press ingredients down with a fork a little at a time. Attach a decorative tag with the following directions.
Empty cookie mix into a large bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend. Add 1 stick of very soft butter or margarine (but not diet margarine), plus 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well, using your hands. (You can’t use an electric or the chips will be smashed.) Shaped into walnut-sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet coated with vegetable oil spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly brown. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks finish cooling.
Makes about 30 cookies.

[BeckyM]

I read all these recipes with great excitement, because I've been thinking something like this would make a great gift. But then it occurred to me that I have no idea where to buy Mason Jars. Does anyone know? This seems like a pretty stupid question, but I don't recall seeing them at the grocery, and I haven't seen them in stores like WalMart & Target. Do I have to go to a specialty store? I've just never shopped for them before. Please advise!

[SHERRY]

beckyM
you can buy the jars at Target, Walmart, or the grocery store. Usually found hiding on a bottom shelf. You'll have to ask. Just make sure you buy the wide mouth jars, not REGULAR, or it is too hard to get the ingredients into them. They come in boxes of 12 and usually have the lids and bands in the box.

[JeanneL]

These make great gifts! I've done oatmeal cookies - the layers look great - but my recipe doesn't use wide mouth jars, and it turns out just fine. I use a heavy old serving spoon to tamp down each layer - I've bent it so it's easy to use. If anyone wants the recipe I'll post it. There's also a book entitled "Gifts in a Jar" (paperback I think). Good luck!

[lorilei]

You can really get creative with these by making "theme baskets" -- a basket filled with cookie mixes, cookie cutters and measuring cups, for instance. Or a muffin mix with a muffin tin and muffin cups... the possibilities are endless.

Here's a great link to a whole ton of "mixes" (including enchilada sauce, pancakes, hot chocolate, cappuccino, cookies, soups, and spice blends):


soar.Berkeley.EDU/recipes/mixes/indexall.html

I'm afraid you'll have to copy and paste the URL, as this software isn't reading it minus the "www"

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[karen]

I have a recipe for hot chocolate mix that is mixed in a brown paper bag. This would make a great gift for kids to make for their friends. The small Mason jars would do just fine.
Let me know if you want me to post it.

I am going to get my children to do this recipe for their friends.

[comabri]

Originally posted by karen:
I have a recipe for hot chocolate mix that is mixed in a brown paper bag. This would make a great gift for kids to make for their friends.Let me know if you want me to post it.

Yes, please post it. Anything my child can dump into a bag, shake around, mix, spill and pour sounds like a winner to me! Thanks.

[comabri]

This also reminds me. I have a long-lost friend who used to give out jars of homemade cappuccino mix. It was a powdered mix, several shades of brown and a little granular. And for instant cappuccino, it really was pretty good. Anyone have the recipe for that? I would love to give it as gifts for the holidays this year.

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[sneezles]

There has been a series of books put out by Oxmoor House that have had loads of gift-giving mix ideas. Some of the titles are Gifts of Good Taste, A Year of Good Taste(?),
It's in the Bag. Pluse the Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book 2(a Leisure Arts Book) has some really cute decorating ideas for the jars, I just got that in the mail yesterday, having ordered it from the CL on-line store.

[lorilei]

Originally posted by comabri:
...And for instant cappuccino, it really was pretty good. Anyone have the recipe for that? I would love to give it as gifts for the holidays this year.

comabri -- check the soar database (URL listed above). They have the most comprehensive list of mixes that I've ever seen -- and variations on variations! You're sure to find what you're looking for there. I've tried numerous mixes from their site, and most seem to be tried and true.

Here it is again, for convenience's sake:

soar.Berkeley.EDU/recipes/mixes/indexall.html

[RUCOOKING]

Simple Mix Recipes
Hot Chocolate Mix
One is never too old to enjoy hot chocolate, and this is a special way to share it with a friend.

3 cups powdered milk
1/2 cup cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt

Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix into an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar

Hot Chocolate
Serves 1

4 tablespoons Hot Chocolate Mix
8 ounces boiling water
Marshmallows or whipped cream

Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Pour in the boiling water. Stir until the Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream.


Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
This spicy cider tastes delicious after winter sports, so here's just the gift for a hostess on a ski vacation.

1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. crushed whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice

In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store in an airtight container.

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Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
Serves 12 to 14

2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced

In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat through but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.


White Hot Chocolate Mix
A great idea for a major chocoholic.

1 tsp. vanilla powder
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1/2 cup grated white chocolate or white chocolate chips

Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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White Hot Chocolate
Serves 2

1 and 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix

In a small saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles form around the outside.
Add the White Hot Chocolate Mix and whisk until the chocolate is melted.
Continue to whisk until the mixture is hot.

Wondering where to get powdered vanilla? The Great American Spice Company has it! I am not sure at this time if the less expensive Vanilla Sugar is acceptable, but they have both Vanilla Sugar and Vanilla Powder.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

1/3 cup light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups powdered milk

Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Serves 6

3 cups water
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix (to taste)
Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Heat the water to boiling and add the Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix. Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. For a frothier hot chocolate, mix in a blender.


Mexican Fiesta Dip Mix
This is an unusual Southwestern dip mix that can be given in a small sombrero.

1/2 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup dried chives
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup salt

In a large bowl, combine the spices and store in an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar

Mexican Fiesta Dip
Makes 2 cups

3 Tbsp. Mexican Fiesta Dip Mix
1 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream or low-fat yogurt

In a medium mixing bowl combine the Dip Mix with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix
This versatile mix can be used to make a dressing for salads, a dip for fresh veggies, or topping for baked potatoes.

1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/2 Tbsp. dried chives
1/4 Tbsp. dried tarragon
1/2 Tbsp. lemon pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 Tbsp. oregano
1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder

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

Attach this to the Jar

Ranch Dressing
Makes 1 cup

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. Ranch Pressing & Dip Mix

In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk and dressing & dip mix. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Ranch Dip
Makes 2 cups

2 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
1 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayo
1 cup sour cream or low-fat yogurt

Combine the Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix with mayonnaise and sour cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving with raw vegetables, or as a topping for baked potatoes.


Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
This is a great way to use leftover turkey.

1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 Tbsp. chicken-flavored bouillon
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. celery seeds
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar

Turkey Noodle Soup

1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
8 cups water
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cups cooked diced turkey

Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup Mix and the water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes.


Curried Rice Mix
This curried rice mix is an interesting complement for plain chicken or pork.

1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. curry powder

Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 & 1/2-cup jar.

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Curried Rice
Serves 6

2 1/2 cups water
1 package Curried Rice Mix

In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.


Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix
Lemon pepper adds a piquant flavor when used on grilled meats.

1 cup ground black pepper
1/3 cup dried lemon peel
3 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup dried thyme leaves

Stir all the ingredients together and store in airtight jars.

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Grilled Lemon Chicken
Serves 4

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix
6 chicken cutlets

Preheat the broiler or BBQ grill. In a low, flat dish stir together the lemon juice, oil and Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix. Add the chicken breasts, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes. Grill over hot coals or broil for 4 minutes on each side, or until done. Serve hot or at room temperature.


Pizza Dough Mix
This is a gift for friends of all ages, whether a starving college student or a senior citizen--everyone loves pizza.

2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1 Tbsp.) active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Place the mix in an airtight container.

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Pizza
Makes 2 12-inch pizzas

1 package Pizza Dough Mix
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup warm water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp. crushed oregano

Place the Pizza Dough Mix in a large bowl & add the oil and water. Beat with a wooden spoon or dough hook until mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl and let the dough rise for 90 minutes. Divide the dough in half and pat into two 12-inch circles. For thin crust, fill and bake the pizzas now. For thicker crust, let pizzas rise 30 to 45 minutes. Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce, cheeses of your choice, crushed oregano, and olive oil drizzled over the pizzas. Preheat the oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.


California Corn Bread Mix
This is a sweet, cake-like corn bread that is delicious with honey butter.

2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder

In a large glass or ceramic bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

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California Corn Bread
Serves 4 to 6

1 package California Corn Bread Mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the corn bread mix in a large mixing bowl and add the eggs, milk and butter. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Poor into a greased 8-inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.


Ginger Spice Muffin Mix
A great gift for people on the go!!

1 3/4 cups flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Store the mixture in an airtight container.

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Ginger Spice Muffins
Makes 1 dozen

1 pkg. Ginger Spice Muffin Mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and grease 12 muffin tins. In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix with the butter, egg, vanilla and milk Stir the mixture until the ingredients are blended. Do not overmix. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full, and bake for 15 minutes.


Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Mix
This cake is delightful with its lemony flavor and the added crunch of poppy seeds.

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup poppy seeds

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
Serves 8

3/4 cup butter
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract (not lemon juice)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pkg. Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Mix

Glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8- to 9-cup Bundt pan. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the milk, extracts, and lemon zest. The mixture will look curdled. Add the Cake Mix, and continue to beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until mixture is smooth.
Pour the batter into greased pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
Glaze: Combine sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to boil for 3 minutes. When cake is removed from oven, poke cake all over with a wooden skewer and brush glaze over cake. Let the cake stand for 1 hour and remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap.


Spiced Apple Cake Mix

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup golden raisins

Combine and blend ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Spiced Apple Cake
Serves 8 to 10

1 package Spiced Apple Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs
3 cups chopped apples

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & grease a tube or Bundt pan. Place the Spiced Apple Cake Mix into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the Mix; add the oil, eggs, and apples. Stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour & 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool; remove from the cake pan.


Carrot Cake Mix

2 cups sugar
2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Carrot Cake
Makes 1 13x9-inch cake

1 package Carrot Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease 13x9 inch pan. Place Carrot Cake Mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix & add the oil, eggs, carrots & pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan & bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost if desired or dust with powdered sugar.


Cobbler Mix

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. powdered vanilla

Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Berry Cobbler
Serves 8 to 10

4 cups fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 package Cobbler Mix

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large mixing bowl combine berries, juice, sugar and cinnamon. Place berries in a 13x9-inch pan. In small mixing bowl blend the butter with the egg. Add the Cobbler Mix & stir until the mixture sticks together. Drop the cobbler topping by tablespoonfuls on top of the berry filling. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.


Double-Fudge Brownie Mix
Dense and fudgy, these are the best brownies in the world.

2 cups sugar
1 cup cocoa (not Dutch process)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

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Double-Fudge Brownies
Makes 24

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
1 package Double-Fudge Brownie Mix

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 12 by 9 inch pan. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the Double-Fudge Brownie Mix & continue to beat the mixture until it is smooth. Spread the mixture into the greased pan, & bake for 40 to 50 minutes.


Snickerdoodle Mix
Snickerdoodles are soft sugar cookies dusted with cinnamon and sugar.

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Snickerdoodles
Makes about 5 dozen cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 package Snickerdoodle Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until light; add the eggs & beat on low speed until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Mix & continue to beat on low speed until the dough begins to form. Combine the sugar & cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls & roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart & bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool.


Molasses Cookie Mix
Soft, crinkle-coated with sugar, and spicy, these old-fashioned cookies are delightful.

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

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Molasses Cookies
Makes 4 dozen cookies

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup sulfured molasses
1 package Molasses Cookie Mix

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and molasses. Add the Molasses Cookie Mix and beat until smooth. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar & place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on wire racks.


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.

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Scottish Shortbread
Makes 16 pieces

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.


Candy Cookie Mix

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed, making sure all brown sugar lumps are crushed. Store in an airtight container

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Candy Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies

1 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 large egg
1 package Candy Cookie Mix
1 cup candy bar chunks (Reese's peanut butter cups, Butterfinger bars, white or milk chocolate chunks)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until it is smooth. Add the egg, and continue beating until the egg is combined. Add the Candy Cookie Mix and candy bar chunks and blend on low just until the cookie mix is incorporated. Form the cookies into 1 1/2-inch balls & place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden on the edges. Remove from oven, and cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.

[RUCOOKING]

Cappucino mix can be found here:
http://christmasrecipe.com/AZ/FlvrdCppccinMix.asp?ARRefSite=0&ARRefCookie=1-C53FC03A-6849-11D4-BAC2-0050049BD2E4

[karen]

Okay Comabri here it is,

Instant Hot Chocolate Mix

20-quart box powdered milk
16 oz. Jar coffee mate
32 oz. Nestles’ Quick
1 # box powdered sugar
- Mix in a brown grocery bag –makes lots!
1/3-cup mix
2/3-cup hot water

[Kelly]

Originally posted by JeanneL:
These make great gifts! I've done oatmeal cookies - the layers look great - but my recipe doesn't use wide mouth jars, and it turns out just fine. I use a heavy old serving spoon to tamp down each layer - I've bent it so it's easy to use. If anyone wants the recipe I'll post it. There's also a book entitled "Gifts in a Jar" (paperback I think). Good luck!

Thanks Everyone! I can't wait to make some of these - I think I just solved a lot of holiday headaches!!!!

JeanneL - could you please post your oatmeal cookie recipe?
Thanks!