Pink Polka Dot Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

PINK POLKA DOT COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar and then white chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• PINK POLKA DOT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 8 drops food coloring, 1/2 cup solid butter-flavored shortening, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a large bowl, first mix the buttermilk with the food coloring, then beat in the shortening, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, sugar, walnuts and then cranberries - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup cold butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, separated and 2 tsp sugar.
• CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Place the contents of the jar in a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in buttermilk and egg yolk just to moisten.
• Turn the dough onto a greased cookie sheet and use the back of a wood spoon to pat into an 8-inch round.
• Score it into 8 wedges without cutting through.
• Beat the egg white slightly and brush over the dough.
• Sprinkle with the sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool for 5 minutes, cut into scones and serve warm; or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY HOOTYCREEK COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
• Cream butter, then add sugars, eggs & vanilla.
• Mix in flour mixture & oats, then cranberries, chips & nuts.
• Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 8-10 min.
• Makes 3 doz. Cookies

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, oatmeal, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

POLKA DOT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In the top of a double boiler over low heat, melt the semisweet chips and butter, stirring until smooth.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until light.
• Blend in the melted chocolate and then dry ingredients.
• Stir in the green mint chips and chill for 10 to 15 minutes or until stiff.
• Drop by well rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cookies will be soft in center but will firm as they cool.

EASY DEVIL'S FOOD CHOCOLATE COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:.
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Place the cake mix in the jar.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• EASY DEVIL'S FOOD CHOCOLATE COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 (8 oz) container sour cream.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place the contents of the jar in a large bowl.
• Add the sour cream, using an electric mixer on low speed, combine until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the salt, flour, sugar and then the flaked coconut - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 4 egg whites and 1 tsp almond extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 325; grease and flour a baking sheet.
• Place the contents of the jar into a large bowl, and stir in the egg whites and almond extract until well blended.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Immediately transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1week.