Posted by sherry on October 25, 2000 at 22:57:37:
In Reply to: Re: Looking for dry mix receipes for gifts " gifts in a jar" ideas posted by Kristi on October 25, 2000 at 15:04:35:
: : I would apprecaite any recipes that you might have for dry mxes that can be kept in a jar. for example.. hot chocolate mix... carrot cake mix... obviously one adds the perishable items when ready to make... they make great gifts for a gift basket.. Happy Holidays to ALL!! and thanks in advance!!!!
Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar
2 cups flour
2/3 cup Cocoa Powder
3/4 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 1/3 cups Sugar
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, cocoa powder & baking powder. 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 the 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:
Crazy Cake
3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 tsp. Vinegar
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups Water
Stir cake ingredients together using a wire whisk or fork, making certain that all ingredients are completely mixed together. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Frost as desired or serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, with fresh fruit on the side.
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Cocoa Peanut Butter Cookie Mix
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups packed confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Clean the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the confectioners' sugar and after adding the cocoa powder. Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.
Instructions to attach to Jar:
Cocoa Peanut Butter Cookies:
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature.
DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheets.
DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
Press balls down with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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cowboy cookie mix in a jar
1 1/3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt
layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth caning jar. press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
recipe for cowboy cookies ( to go along with mix)
1. empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl, blend mix together
2. add:
1 stick butter melted
1 egg slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
3. mix until completely blended
4. shape into balls the size of walnuts place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets
5. bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned . cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. makes 3 dozen cookies.
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Carrot-Raisin Bread In A Jar
2- 2/3 cups White Sugar
2/3 cup Vegetable Shortening
4 Eggs
2/3 cup Water
2 cups shredded Carrots
3 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour
1/4 tsp. Cloves
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup Raisins
You will need 6 wide-mouth pint-size canning jars, metal rings and lids. Don't use any other size jars. Sterilize jars, lids and rings according to manufacturer's directions. Grease inside, but not the rim of jars.
Cream sugar and shortening, beat in eggs and water, add carrots. Sift together flour, cloves, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to batter. Add raisins and mix.
Pour one cup of batter into prepared jars. Do not use more than one cup or batter will overflow and jar will not seal. Place jars evenly spaced on a cookie sheet. Place in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 45 minutes. While cakes are baking, bring a saucepan of water to a boil and carefully add jar lids.
Remove pan from heat and keep hot until ready to use. Remove jars from oven one at a time keeping remaining jars in oven. Make sure jar rims are clean. (If they're not, jars will not seal correctly) Place lids on jars and screw rings on tightly. Jars will seal as they cool. Cakes will slide right out when ready to serve.
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EASY COCOA MIX
1(2-lb.) box of Quik
1 (16 oz.) jar CoffeeMate
1(1 lb.) box powdered sugar
1 (8-oz.) box dry milk
1 pk dry (LG) chocolate pudding
Mix all ingredients together well. Store in airtight container. Use 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons of mix per cup of boiling water.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
1 cup 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
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. Makes 4 dozen cookies.
It helps to pack each layer down to make all the contents fit in the jar. These make great gifts!
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Chocolate Cake In A Jar
1 stick plus 3 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine
3 cups White Sugar
4 Eggs
1 Tbsp. Vanilla
2 cups Applesauce, unsweetened
3 cups White Flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Cocoa powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/8 tsp. Salt
Prewash 8 pint-sized wide mouth canning jars (be sure to use the kind that have no shoulders) in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, dry and let them come to room temperat ure. Grease insides of jar well.
Beat together butter and half of sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and remaining sugar, vanilla and applesauce. Sift dry ingredients together and add to the applesauce mixture a little at a time: beat well after each addition .
Pour one cup of batter into each jar and carefully remove any batter from the rims. Place jars in a preheated 325-degree oven and bake for 40 minutes. While cakes are baking, bring a saucepan of water to a boil and carefully add jar lids. Remove pan from heat and keep lids hot until ready to use.
When the cakes have finished baking, remove jars from oven. Make sure jar rims are clean. (If they're not, jars will not seal correctly) Place lids on jars, and screw rings on tightly. Jars will seal as they cool. Cakes will slide right out when ready to serve.
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Brownie Mix in a Jar
2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder { be sure to wipe out inside of jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder}
2/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt
Layer ingredients in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture.
Instructions to attatch to jar:
1.} Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine melted, DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE 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% for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2 '' squares. Makes 2 dozen
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CINNAMON PANCAKE MIX
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tblsp. sugar
2 Tblsp. baking powder
4-1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon
1-1/4 tsp. salt
In brown bag or 1 quart jar, combine all ingredients; seal bag or jar, adding dried fruits (apples are especially good!) if necessary to fill small gaps.
DIRECTIONS:
In medium bowl, combine 3/4 c. milk, 1 egg, and 2 T. salad oil. With fork, blend in 1-1/3 c. pancake mix until moistened but still lumpy. Cook on lightly greased griddle or skillet. Makes about 10 5" pancakes.