Nutty Cinnamon Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Food

CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER COOKIES MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. Layer the above ingredients in a 1-quart jar. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and put into a small zip-top bag. Label the bag "Cinnamon Sugar Topping" and attach it to the outside of the jar.
• 2. Attach the following recipe on a gift tag: Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies: Heat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 cup softened salted butter, 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in Cinnamon Sugar Topping. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.

NUTTY CINNAMON 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 powdered sugar, flour, walnuts, salt and then cinnamon - 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.
• NUTTY CINNAMON COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 325.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter and vanilla extract; add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet; then roll each cookie in the powdered sugar.
• Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR X

Steps:

• Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
• Layer ingredients in order given in a quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer down firmly in place. { I use the bottom of a small clean juice glass and press each layer firmly in place, especially the chocolate.} Add the flour mixture last.
• Attach these directions to jar: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 1. Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use you hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. It will take a while to mix into a smooth dough. 4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheets. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

CANDY COATED CHOCOLATES GIFT JAR COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1 quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup of the mini candy coated chocolates, raisins, oats, remaining candies, and brown sugar. Pack down well after each addition and attach a tag with the instructions.
• Enclose a card with the following instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets; 2) In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 egg and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the contents of the jar until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets; 3) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

CINNAMON NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Sift together flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugars and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Add flour mixture and beat well. Mix in nuts. Chill.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheet. Press a pecan or walnut half into the center of each cookie if desired. Bake 9 to 11 minutes.

HOLIDAY SPICE 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, baking soda, orange peel, lemon peel, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brown sugar and then the 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.
• HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, blend the honey, butter, egg and milk.
• 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 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 10 days.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE SNICKERDOODLES 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, baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar and then pecans - 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.
• NUTTY CHOCOLATE SNICKERDOODLES COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 egg, 2 tsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp sugar and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg, milk and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and blend with an electric mixer set on medium speed.
• Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Roll the dough into 2 inch balls and roll in the sugar mixture to coat.
• Place the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 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 2 weeks.

BANANA NUT 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, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, oatmeal and then walnuts - 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.
• BANANA NUT COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup mashed banana, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the banana, butter, eggs 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 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 10 days.