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"JAR Cookies" RECIPES

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Simply layer the ingredients in a quart-size wide-mouth jar, top with a fancy lid, attach the recipe, and you have a wonderful, homemade gift everyone will love!

.Another attractive idea is to add all of the ingredients into a fancy plastic bag, seal closed and attach a homemade label.

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OATMEAL RAISIN SPICE MIX	CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISIN MIX
DREAMSICLE MIX	BROWNIE MIX
CHOCOLATE CHIP MIX	RAISIN CRUNCH MIX
M&M'S MIX	PEANUT BUTTER MIX
HAWAIIAN MIX	ORANGE SLICE MIX
REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS MIX	TRAIL MIX

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OATMEAL RAISIN SPICE COOKIE MIX

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3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup raisins

2 cups uncooked quick oats

1 cup flour mixed with 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. salt

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp.vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350º for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  3 dozen.

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CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISIN COOKIE MIX

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3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup chocolate covered raisins

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

1-3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp. salt

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375º for 13 to 15 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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DREAMSICLE COOKIE MIX

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1/2 cup Tang instant breakfast drink powder

3/4 cup sugar

1-1/2 cups vanilla chips

1-3/4 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake at 375º for 12 to 14 minutes or until tops are very lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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BROWNIE MIX

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2-1/4 cups sugar

2/3 cup cocoa (clean inside of jar with paper towel after this layer)

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1-1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. salt

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty brownie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 3/4 cup melted butter and 4 eggs slightly beaten; mix until completely blended.  Spread batter in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.  Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.  Cool completely in pan.  Cut into 2-inch squares.  Yield:  2 dozen.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX

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1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup packed brown sugar

2-1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. salt

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 13 to 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  These cookies will firm up when completely cooled.  Yield:  3 dozen.

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RAISIN CRUNCH COOKIE MIX

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1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup raisins

1-1/4 cups packed flaked coconut

1 cup crushed cornflakes

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup quick oats

1¼ cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. baking powder

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  3 to 4 dozen.

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M&M's COOKIE MIX

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1-1/4 cups sugar

1 cup M&Ms

2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE MIX

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3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup peanut butter chips

1-1/2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. salt

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  3 dozen.

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HAWAIIAN COOKIE MIX

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1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup packed flaked coconut

2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts

2/3 cup chopped dates

2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. baking powder

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Press cookie down slightly with the heel of your hand.  Bake at 350º for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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ORANGE SLICE COOKIE MIX

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3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1-3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1½ cups orange slice candies, quartered (wrap in plastic wrap)

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Remove candies from jar and set aside.  Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Stir in orange candies.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS COOKIE MIX

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3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1-3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. baking soda

8 large Reese's peanut butter cups candies cut into 1/2 inch pieces (wrap in plastic wrap)

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Remove candies from jar and set aside.  Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Stir in candies.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.

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TRAIL COOKIE MIX

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1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup wheat germ

1/3 cup quick oats

1 cup raisins

1/3 cup packed flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans

3/4 cup flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder

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Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Recipe to attach to jar:

Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield:  2½ dozen.