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FRIENDSHIP BROWNIES
Layer in a quart jar:
1 C & 2 Tbsp flour
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 C brown sugar
2/3 C sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 C baking cocoa
1/2 C chocolate chips
1/2 C chopped walnuts
Attach to jar:
Friendship Brownies
Directions: beat together: 3 eggs, 2/3 C oil and 1 tsp vanilla. add
brownie mix and stir together. Spread in 9X9 greased pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 34-38 minutes (or until toothpick tests clean).
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GINGERBREAD COOKIES IN A 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. 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.
Attach a card to the jar with the following directions:
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. Makes 18 cookies.
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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.
Attach this to the Jar:
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 over
mix. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full, and bake
for 15 minutes.
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GOURMET HOT COCOA MIX
The best tasting instant hot cocoa you will ever have!
1 25 ounce box non-fat dry milk
1 16 ounce jar non-dairy creamer
1 15 or 16 ounce container of presweetened cocoa mix (like Nestles
Quik)
1 13 ounce jar chocolate malted milk powder
1 cup powdered sugar
Mix all the ingredients together in a very large container. Use a
wire whisk to be sure it is distributed evenly. Divide mixture into
jars with tight lids.
Add this tag to jar:
To make hot cocoa, place 2 - 3 tablespoons of mix into a mug. Add
boiling water and stir well. You may use more or less mix to taste
or depending on the size of the mug.
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HERBED RICE MIX
1 package ( 3 ponds ) long grain rice
2 cups dried celery flakes
2/3 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. If giving for gifts
place two cups each in a jar: makes 40 batches ( 10 cups total ) .
INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH TO JAR:
To prepare one serving of rice: In a sauce pan over medium heat,
bring 2/3 cup water and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil. Add 1/4 cup
rice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove
from heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork. Yield: 1 serving. NOTE: To prepare more than 1
serving, multiply the rice mix, water. and butter by the total
number or desired servings and cook as directed.
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HOLIDAY BISCOTTI
3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup shelled green pistachios
2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup Sugar
Layer all the ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar. Tap gently on
the counter top to settle each layer before adding the next. Add
additional dried fruits or pistachios to fill any gaps. .
GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:
Beat 1/3 cup butter in a large mixing bowl on med speed for 30 secs.
Add 2 eggs, and beat on med until well combined. Stir in contents of
jar just until combined using a wooden spoon. Divide into 2 loaves
on cookie sheet, chilling if necessary to make dough easier to
handle. Each loaf should be about 9 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Bake at 375* for 25-30 min or until a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean. Cool on sheet for 1 hour. Cut each loaf
diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices using a serrated (bread)
knife. Place slices on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325* for
8 minutes, then turn over and bake for 8-10 minutes more or until
dry and crisp. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes 32.
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INSTANT CAPPUCCINO MIX
1 c Instant Coffee Creamer
1 c Instant Chocolate Drink Mix -- powdered
3/4 c Instant Coffee Crystals
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Pour into jars.
Attach the following note to jar:
Instant Cappuccino Mix
Use about 3 tablespoons or 4 teaspoons per 6 oz cup of boiling
water.
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INSTANT STUFFING MIX
3-1/2 cups unseasoned bread cubes
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage.
Place bread cubes in a jar . In a small plastic bag, combine celery
flakes, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning, and sage; mix well Tie
bag shut and attach to jar of bread cubes. Yield: 1 gift
Instructions To Attach To Jar:
To prepare stuffing: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup
water, 2 tablespoons butter and contents of seasoning packet to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5
minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.
Serving suggestions: add some sautéed mushrooms almonds and celery.
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JAMBALAYA MIX
Makes 1 1/2 Cups of Mix
1 cup raw long-grain rice
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 tablespoon green bell pepper flakes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Place mix in a jar. Decorate and attach gift tag with the following
Recipe:
~JAMBALAYA~
1 1/2 cups Jambalaya Mix
3 cups water
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup cooked ham or smoked sausage
1/2 cup cooked shrimp
Combine first three ingredients and bring to a boil (in a 6 quart
pot). Reduce heat to simmer, add ham or sausage and cook 20 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Makes about 8 Cups
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JELL-O COOKIES IN A JAR
This makes beautiful little pastel colored cookies.
Mix well in big bowl with wire whisk:
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3 oz.) package Jell-O -- any flavor (orange, lemon, cherry)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2-1/2 cups flour
This makes about 4 cups mix, enough to fill a quart sized jar. To
give as a gift, place the lid on the jar and cut a piece of fabric
in a circle, that is several inches larger than the jar lid. Pinking
shears make a nice edge. Secure the fabric to the lid with a rubber
band. Attach the directions to the jar with a ribbon or raffia
Attach these directions for baking the cookies....
Mix 3/4 cup shortening,
2 eggs and
1 tsp. vanilla together in a bowl.
Add entire contents of jar. Mix well. Roll cookies into small balls.
Place them on greased cookie sheets, then dip the bottom of a glass
in sugar and press onto dough until flat. Bake at 350 for 7-10
minutes until done but not browned. Makes about 2- 1/2 dozen
cookies.
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LAYERED FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (Sealed in a
plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out
of jar.)
In a 1 1/2-pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Seal
tightly. Makes 1 batch Friendship Soup Mix.
Instructions to Attach to Jar:
"Friendship Soup Mix"
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 (28-ounces) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
To prepare soup: Remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a
large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water,
tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and
simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for
15 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.
Makes 16 servings (4 quarts).
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M&M's COOKIE MIX
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup M&Ms
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking
powder
Layer ingredients in jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in
place before adding next ingredient.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup
softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. Vanilla, mix until
completely blended. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place 2
inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12
to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on
baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 2½
dozen.
Layer in a quart jar:
1 C & 2 Tbsp flour
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 C brown sugar
2/3 C sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 C baking cocoa
1/2 C chocolate chips
1/2 C chopped walnuts
Attach to jar:
Friendship Brownies
Directions: beat together: 3 eggs, 2/3 C oil and 1 tsp vanilla. add
brownie mix and stir together. Spread in 9X9 greased pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 34-38 minutes (or until toothpick tests clean).
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GINGERBREAD COOKIES IN A 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. 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.
Attach a card to the jar with the following directions:
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. Makes 18 cookies.
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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.
Attach this to the Jar:
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 over
mix. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full, and bake
for 15 minutes.
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GOURMET HOT COCOA MIX
The best tasting instant hot cocoa you will ever have!
1 25 ounce box non-fat dry milk
1 16 ounce jar non-dairy creamer
1 15 or 16 ounce container of presweetened cocoa mix (like Nestles
Quik)
1 13 ounce jar chocolate malted milk powder
1 cup powdered sugar
Mix all the ingredients together in a very large container. Use a
wire whisk to be sure it is distributed evenly. Divide mixture into
jars with tight lids.
Add this tag to jar:
To make hot cocoa, place 2 - 3 tablespoons of mix into a mug. Add
boiling water and stir well. You may use more or less mix to taste
or depending on the size of the mug.
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HERBED RICE MIX
1 package ( 3 ponds ) long grain rice
2 cups dried celery flakes
2/3 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. If giving for gifts
place two cups each in a jar: makes 40 batches ( 10 cups total ) .
INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH TO JAR:
To prepare one serving of rice: In a sauce pan over medium heat,
bring 2/3 cup water and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil. Add 1/4 cup
rice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove
from heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork. Yield: 1 serving. NOTE: To prepare more than 1
serving, multiply the rice mix, water. and butter by the total
number or desired servings and cook as directed.
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HOLIDAY BISCOTTI
3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup shelled green pistachios
2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup Sugar
Layer all the ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar. Tap gently on
the counter top to settle each layer before adding the next. Add
additional dried fruits or pistachios to fill any gaps. .
GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:
Beat 1/3 cup butter in a large mixing bowl on med speed for 30 secs.
Add 2 eggs, and beat on med until well combined. Stir in contents of
jar just until combined using a wooden spoon. Divide into 2 loaves
on cookie sheet, chilling if necessary to make dough easier to
handle. Each loaf should be about 9 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Bake at 375* for 25-30 min or until a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean. Cool on sheet for 1 hour. Cut each loaf
diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices using a serrated (bread)
knife. Place slices on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325* for
8 minutes, then turn over and bake for 8-10 minutes more or until
dry and crisp. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes 32.
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INSTANT CAPPUCCINO MIX
1 c Instant Coffee Creamer
1 c Instant Chocolate Drink Mix -- powdered
3/4 c Instant Coffee Crystals
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Pour into jars.
Attach the following note to jar:
Instant Cappuccino Mix
Use about 3 tablespoons or 4 teaspoons per 6 oz cup of boiling
water.
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INSTANT STUFFING MIX
3-1/2 cups unseasoned bread cubes
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage.
Place bread cubes in a jar . In a small plastic bag, combine celery
flakes, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning, and sage; mix well Tie
bag shut and attach to jar of bread cubes. Yield: 1 gift
Instructions To Attach To Jar:
To prepare stuffing: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup
water, 2 tablespoons butter and contents of seasoning packet to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5
minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.
Serving suggestions: add some sautéed mushrooms almonds and celery.
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JAMBALAYA MIX
Makes 1 1/2 Cups of Mix
1 cup raw long-grain rice
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 tablespoon green bell pepper flakes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Place mix in a jar. Decorate and attach gift tag with the following
Recipe:
~JAMBALAYA~
1 1/2 cups Jambalaya Mix
3 cups water
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup cooked ham or smoked sausage
1/2 cup cooked shrimp
Combine first three ingredients and bring to a boil (in a 6 quart
pot). Reduce heat to simmer, add ham or sausage and cook 20 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Makes about 8 Cups
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JELL-O COOKIES IN A JAR
This makes beautiful little pastel colored cookies.
Mix well in big bowl with wire whisk:
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3 oz.) package Jell-O -- any flavor (orange, lemon, cherry)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2-1/2 cups flour
This makes about 4 cups mix, enough to fill a quart sized jar. To
give as a gift, place the lid on the jar and cut a piece of fabric
in a circle, that is several inches larger than the jar lid. Pinking
shears make a nice edge. Secure the fabric to the lid with a rubber
band. Attach the directions to the jar with a ribbon or raffia
Attach these directions for baking the cookies....
Mix 3/4 cup shortening,
2 eggs and
1 tsp. vanilla together in a bowl.
Add entire contents of jar. Mix well. Roll cookies into small balls.
Place them on greased cookie sheets, then dip the bottom of a glass
in sugar and press onto dough until flat. Bake at 350 for 7-10
minutes until done but not browned. Makes about 2- 1/2 dozen
cookies.
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LAYERED FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (Sealed in a
plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out
of jar.)
In a 1 1/2-pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Seal
tightly. Makes 1 batch Friendship Soup Mix.
Instructions to Attach to Jar:
"Friendship Soup Mix"
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 (28-ounces) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
To prepare soup: Remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a
large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water,
tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and
simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for
15 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.
Makes 16 servings (4 quarts).
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M&M's COOKIE MIX
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup M&Ms
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking
powder
Layer ingredients in jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in
place before adding next ingredient.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup
softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. Vanilla, mix until
completely blended. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place 2
inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12
to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on
baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 2½
dozen.