Rainbow Cupcakes Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

RAINBOW CUPCAKES (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 powder, M&Ms and then sugar - 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.
• RAINBOW CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 large egg whites, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• RAINBOW CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, butter and extract; blend with electric mixer set on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Add the contents of the jar and blend on low speed for 2 minutes.
• Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner two-thirds full.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPCAKES (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 powder, sugar, brown sugar 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 CHIP COOKIE CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup butter, softened, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs, milk and extract; blend with electric mixer set on low speed.
• Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.
• Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner half full.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

MARSHMALLOW MUFFINS (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, baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar, marshmallows 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.
• MARSHMALLOW MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 1/4 cup milk, 5 tbsp melted butter and 1 egg.
• MARSHMALLOW MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, combine the milk, butter and egg.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir.
• Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.