SPICED WALNUTS
1/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. bag walnuts
In a large skillet put water, sugar and spices. Allow to boil and thicken. Put walnuts in pan and coat them with mixture. Spread out on a flat surface, separate and let them cool. Great for a holiday gift.
PUMPKIN BREAD
3-1/2 c. flour
3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
2/3 c. water
4 eggs
1 c. raisins
Mix dry ingredients; add vanilla, oil, pumpkin, water, eggs, and raisins. Bake in two greased loaf pans or 1 large Bundt pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Note: Bundt pan version makes a pretty buffet item or holiday gift.
BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING MIX
2 cups nonfat dry milk
5 cups brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cornstarch
Mix and store in airtight container; divide into gift jars.
ATTACH TAG TO GIFT JAR:
To make Butterscotch Pudding:
Add 1/2 cup mix to 2 cups milk. Heat and stir constantly while boiling. Cool, then serve.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Combine the flour, baking soda, white sugar, and the chocolate chips. Place 1/2 of the mixture in a clean quart sized glass jar, and pack firmly. Place the brown sugar on top, again packing firmly. Place the remaining flour
mixture on top. Cover with a lid.
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TAG TO THE JAR:
To make Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Empty contents of jar into a large bowl. In separate bowl combine 3/4 cup of butter, 1 1/2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add to dry mixture. Drop by tablespoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.
APPLE CINNAMON COOKIES
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried apples (more if desired)**
3 TBSP sugar
2 TBSP baking powder
4-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/4 tsp. salt
In 1 quart jar, combine all ingredients; seal jar.
**Variations: Try substituting the apples for other dried fruits if desired, OR leave out fruit altogether.
GIFT CARD INSTRUCTIONS:
To make Apple Cinnamon Pancakes:
In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and 2 TBSP 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.
CHOCOLATE PUDDING MIX
2 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
5 cups sugar
3 cups cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa
Mix well and store in airtight container; divide into gift jars.
ATTACH THIS NOTE TO JAR:
To make Chocolate Pudding:
Make sure you stir mix before using - then measure out 2/3 cup of mix in a medium saucepan. Add 2 cups milk, one teaspoon vanilla and one tablespoon butter and cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking and stirring for one minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. May be placed in individual serving bowls then cooled.
HOT COCOA MIX
8 c. dry non fat milk powder
1 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 c. sugar (or 30 packets sugar substitute)
1/2 c. instant coffee
2 tbsp. cinnamon
Whisk all ingredients. To make cocoa: 1/3 cup mix to 8 ounces skim milk.
BOSTON BAKED BEAN MIX
2 c Small white pea beans
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 Bay leaf
1/4 tsp Ground ginger
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 1/2 tsp Salt
Mix and store in an airtight jar.
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE JAR:
"Boston Baked Beans"
1 jar Bean Mix
2 slices bacon; diced
4 3/4 c water
3/4 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic; minced
3 tbs dark molasses
2 tbs mustard
Combine all ingredients in bean pot or crockpot. Cook at 300 in oven, or on low in crockpot 10-12 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. 8-10
servings.
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 attach 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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BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups packed brown sugar
To a one liter jar, add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir together, and pack down. Then add and pack down remaining ingredients in this order:
coconut, pecans, brown sugar.
ATTACH A LABEL WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
To make Butterscotch Brownies:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to break up lumps. Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 2 beaten eggs, and 2 teaspoons of
vanilla extract; mix until well blended. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan some before cutting into squares.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARE COOKIES MIX
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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