Macadamia Nut Blondies Gift Mix In A Jar Food

MONSTER MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl or in a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla. Gently stir in the flour mixture, then the macadamia nuts. Mix until well blended and pour into the baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the dish comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
• Let blondies cool in pan. To serve, cut into 9 large bars.

MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES (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, brown sugar, nuts 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.
• MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup solid butter-flavored shortening (Crisco), 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• BLONDIES INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, blend the shortening, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed; do not overstir.
• Spread the batter evenly in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool completely in pan before cutting into 16 squares.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

DRIED BLUEBERRY 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 sugar, flour, baking powder, soda, salt and then dried blueberries - 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.
• DRIED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• DRIED BLUEBERRY MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla.
• 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 15-18 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.

BROWNIE MUFFIN CUPS (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 walnut halves, brown sugar, sugar, cocoa powder and then flour - 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.
• BROWNIE CUPS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 eggs, 1 cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• BROWNIE CUPS INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the butter and extract and whisk together.
• 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 the tops begin to crack and appear dry.
• 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.

BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES (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 and then brown 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.
• BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• BROWNIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Spread the batter evenly in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool completely in pan before cutting into 24 squares.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHRISTMAS BLONDIE MIX GIFT IN A JAR RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir well. Pour 3/4 cup flour mixture into a 1 quart wide-mouth jar with a tight fitting lid. Pack down well.
• 2. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup candies, 1/2 cup brown sugar, remaining 3/4 cup candies, remaining brown sugar and remaining flour mixture; pack down well after each layer. Seal jar. Cover top of jar with your choosing and attach gift instructions with raffia or ribbon.
• 3. GIFT INSTRUCTIONS: 3/4 cup butter, unsalted, melted and cooled slightly 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 jar Christmas Blondie Mix Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Coat a square baking pan with non-stick spray. Combine butter, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in contents of jar; mix well. Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes our clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.

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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly mist a 9X13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until well mixed.
• Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until blended.
• Add the flour and baking powder and stir until there are no visible streaks of flour. Fold in the white chocolate chips and nuts and chips and spread evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 2 inch squares.