Molasses Cookie Mix In A Jar Recipes

GINGERBREAD COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. In a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.
• Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: Gingerbread Cookies 1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses, and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. 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. 4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Decorate as desired.

MOLASSES COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide into three batches; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)., To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add 3 cups cookie mix; beat until smooth. , Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the edges are firm and the surface cracks, 9-11 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

MOLASSES COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Store the mix in an airtight container.
• Attach this to the Jar:
• Molasses Cookies.
• Makes 4 dozen cookies: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sulfured molasses and 1 package Molasses Cookie Mix.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In large bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and molasses.
• Add the Molasses Cookie Mix and beat until smooth.
• Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar & place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
• Cool on wire racks.