Applesauce Cupcakes Gift Mix In A Jar Food

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.

APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Line the cupcake pans with paper liners.
• Put the sifter into the medium mixing bowl. Measure the sifted flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into the sifter. Sift these dry ingredients into the bowl.
• Measure the shortening into the large mixing bowl. Use the electric mixer to beat the shortening until it is fluffy.
• Add the honey to the shortening and continue to beat the mixture for 2 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice and use the rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add half the applesauce and half the sifted dry ingredients to the honey-and-shortening mixture. Mix at medium speed until all the flour disappears. Stop once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
• Add the remaining applesauce and dry ingredients. Mix again until everything is blended.
• Use the wooden spoon to stir in the raisins and walnut pieces.
• Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Bake the cupcakes for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Poke a toothpick through the center of a cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Set them on the racks to cool.
• After 10 minutes, take the cupcakes out of the pans and let them cool completely on the racks before frosting them.

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.

SPICED APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt until very well combined; set aside.
• In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy; add egg and beat until fluffy.
• Stir in applesauce.
• Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended; stir in nuts.
• Spoon batter into paper-lined or well-greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Bake in a 350°oven until tops spring back when lightly touched (20-25 min).
• let cool in pans on wire racks for about 5 minutes.
• Prepare Apple Glaze, carefully remove cupcakes, place on racks and brush with glaze.
• Apple Glaze: mix powdered sugar and apple juice until smoothly blended and of a good brushing consistency.

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.

CHERRY ALMOND 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, soda, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, cherries and then almonds - 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.
• CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg.
• CHERRY ALMOND MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, oil 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 20-25minutes, 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.

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.

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.

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.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE KIT

Steps:

• Tip the caster sugar into the jar, followed by the flour, then finally the cocoa, so the ingredients sit in layers. Seal the jar.
• Wrap the chocolate drops and bar up in cellophane. Tie the spatula or spoon onto the jar with ribbon and pack in a gift bag or box with the chocolates, sprinkles and cupcake cases.
• Hand-write a label with the following instructions and attach it to the gift: 'Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put 100g very soft butter in a bowl with 2 eggs, add the contents of the jar and beat well. Add a drop of milk to the mix if it is too stiff. Stir in the white chocolate drops. Divide between the cake cases. Bake for 15 mins. Cool. Melt the milk chocolate, spoon a little over each cake and then decorate with sprinkles.'