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| | From:  Genie· (Original Message) | Sent: 2/21/2008 7:47 PM |
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/2/2008 9:17 PM |
Potato Chip Cookie Mix
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
In a small bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. It will be a tight fit. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
Decorate the jar and attach a tag with the following directions:
Potato Chip Cookie Mix
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add: 2 sticks butter, softened and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until blended completely. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Flatten. Bake at 350F for 14 to 18 minutes until edges are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheets. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:25 AM |
Snickerdoodle 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
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container decorated with a pretty ribbon.
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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 tablespoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F. 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.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:27 AM |
Candy Cookies
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon powdered vanilla
1 teaspoon 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 decorated with a pretty ribbon.
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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 350F. 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.
*It would also be nice to attach the recipient's favorite candy bar to the jar or along with it.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:29 AM |
Scottish Shortbread Mix
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well. Store in an airtight container decorated with a pretty ribbon.
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Scottish Shortbread
Makes 16 pieces
1 cup butter, softened
1 package Scottish Shortbread Mix
Preheat the oven to 300F. 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.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:29 AM |
Butterscotch Chip Cookies
1 1/8 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup high protein crisp rice and wheat cereal
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a one quart wide mouth canning jar. Firmly pack each ingredient in place. It will be a tight fit, but all ingredients will fit in the jar. Use pinking shears to cut an 8 or 9 inch circle from gingham, calico or a seasonal fabric. Place the fabric over the wide mouth lid and rim and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card to the ribbon or raffia with the following mixing and baking directions:
Butterscotch Chip Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Use hands to mix the wet and dry ingredients together. When completely blended, roll into large walnut sized balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and use the palm of your hand to flatten each cookie ball. Bake at 350F in a preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:30 AM |
Sand Art Brownies
Materials and Supplies:
12 wide mouth quart canning jars with lid and rings
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces cardstock for tags
1/2 yard print cotton fabric
Per Jar
2/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 cups flour, divided
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
Wash, rinse and dry canning jars. Layer ingredients as follows:
2/3 teaspoon salt
5/8 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts
Close jars with lids and rings.
Cut twelve 7 inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle and tie with ribbon.
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Sand Art Brownies
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease one 9 x 9 baking pan. Pour the 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 the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:31 AM |
Butterscotch Brownies
1/2 cup firmly packed flaked 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 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
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Butterscotch Brownies
Makes 2 dozen brownies
Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, not diet, softened; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; and 2 teaspoons vanilla; Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 metal pan. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:33 AM |
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookie Mix
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 large Reese's peanut butter cups candies cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Layer ingredients in jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookie Mix
Remove candies from jar and set aside. Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until completely blended. Stir in candies. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:34 AM |
Gourmet Cookie Mix
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 5.5 ounce milk chocolate bar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 c chopped nuts, your choice, optional
1/2 c chocolate chips
With wire whisk, mix flour, baking powder and baking soda. Pour into jar and pack down level with heavy object. Mix oatmeal in a blender. Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. Pack on top of flour in jar. Add white sugar and pack down. Add brown sugar and pack down. Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar. Finish layering jar with chocolate chips until even with the top. Use scissors to cut a nine inch diameter circle from the 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.
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Gourmet Cookies
Preheat oven to 375F. Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into small bowl, set aside. Spoon brown and white sugar into mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cream well. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mix well. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix thoroughly. Roll into walnut sized balls, place on slightly greased cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 2:36 AM |
Brownies
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon 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, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
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Brownies
Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to 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 350F for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 2 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 6:27 PM |
Chocolate Chip Cookies
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
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.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preheat oven to 375F. Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips from other ingredients. Beat 1 cup of butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended. In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon of vanilla.Mix beaten egg mixture into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/3/2008 6:32 PM |
Snow Balls in a Jar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top. Close the lid and attach a tag with the following instructions:
Snow Balls
Makes 4 dozen
Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar. Makes 4 dozen.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/4/2008 6:31 PM |
Chunky Chocolate Cookie Mix
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup jumbo chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix together the flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Make sure you pack all down firmly before adding the flour mixture. Note: Wipe down the inside of the jar after you add the cocoa powder. Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE Add 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. The dough is sticky. you will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. Bake at 350F for 11 to 13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/4/2008 6:32 PM |
Mocha Rum Balls
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 cup finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp instant coffee crystals
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Layer ingredients into a 1 quart jar, tamping down layers to eliminate air gaps.
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Mocha Rum Balls
Place contents of jar into a bowl. Add 4 to 5 tablespoons rum, espresso, and/or coffee. Form into small balls. Roll in icing sugar. Place on a cookie sheet to dry. Store in airtight container decorated with a pretty ribbon.
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| | | From: Genie· | Sent: 11/4/2008 6:38 PM |
M&M's Cookie Mix
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M candies; use red and green for Christmas, brown and orange for Thanksgiving
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Layer ingredients in order given in 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
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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 cup butter or margarine, not diet, softened, 1 egg, slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 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 375F for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
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