Archive for the ‘Gifts In A Jar’ Category

1 tsp. vanilla powder 1 tsp. dried orange peel 1/2 C. white chocolate chips Combine ingredients and place in a small decorative clear glass jar. Attach a gift card with these instructions: Combine 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix in a pan over medium heat. Whisk until the chocolate is [...]

1/4 C. white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 1/2 C. chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled 1/2 C. sweetened dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 C. light brown sugar, packed** 1 C. buttermilk biscuit baking mix 1/2 C. brown sugar, packed** 1 C. buttermilk biscuit baking mix In 1−quart wide−mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients [...]

1/2 C. chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 C. white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 1/2 C. packed light or dark brown sugar 1 C. buttermilk biscuit and baking mix 1/2 C. light or dark brown sugar 1 C. buttermilk biscuit and baking mix In a 1−quart wide−mouth jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order [...]

This is a great way to use leftover turkey. 1 C. uncooked fine egg noodles 1 1/2 T. 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 these [...]

12 wide−mouth pint (2−cup) canning jars with lids and rings 1/2 yard print cotton fabric 6 yards) craft ribbon (for jars) For 1 jar 1 C. yellow cornmeal 1 C. sifted flour 1/4 C. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder For 12 jars 12 C. yellow cornmeal 12 C. sifted flour 3 [...]

1 C. instant coffee 1 C. granulated sugar 2 C. nonfat dry milk powder 4 tsp. cocoa powder For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar. * You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee. Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive [...]

Place these ingredients into airtight jar: 1/2 C. dried cranberries 12 cinnamon sticks 1/2 tsp. crushed whole cloves 1 T. whole allspice Attach this recipe to the jar: Spiced Cranberry Cider Serves 12 to 14 2 qt. apple cider 1 qt. water Contents of cider mix from jar 2 oranges, sliced In a large saucepan [...]

Snickerdoodles are soft German sugar cookies dusted with cinnamon and sugar. 2 3/4 C. all purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 1/2 C. sugar In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container. Attach these instructions to the [...]

This older recipe never fails to bring a smile. 1 1/2 C. all−purpose flour 3/4 C. confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. salt In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well. Store in an airtight container. Attach these instructions to the jar: Scottish Shortbread Makes 16 pieces 1 C. butter, softened 1 pkg. Scottish Shortbread [...]