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Cookie And Bar
Jar Recipes
Cookie Mixes by House of Sims  |
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Master Cookie Mix
This is a really big recipe for mass 'cookie mix in a jar' production. Recipe makes 6 jars of cookie mix.
Ingredients:- 9 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 cups white sugar
- 4 cups butter flavored shortening
- 8 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 cups butterscotch chips or M&M's
Directions:- In your largest bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the shortening and stir until mixture is mealy. Lightly stir in the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips until they are distributed evenly. Place 4 cups of the master mix into each 1 quart jar.
- Attach the following directions to the jar: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until well blended. Add entire contents of the jar to the bowl, stir until combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. This recipe makes about 2 dozen.
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar
Ingredients:- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions:- Combine the flour, baking soda, white sugar, and the chocolate chips. Place 1/2 of the mixture in a clean quart sized glass jar, and pack firmly. Place the brown sugar on top, again packing firmly. Place the remaining flour mixture on top. Cover with a lid.
- Attach a card with the following directions: Empty contents of jar into a large bowl. In separate bowl combine 3/4 cup of butter, 1 1/2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add to dry mixture. Drop by tablespoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Brownie Mix In A Jar
Ingredients:- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:- Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a quart jar. Layer remaining ingredients in the order listed. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder, so the other layers will show through the glass.
- Attach a tag with the following instructions: Brownie Mix in a Jar
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13inch baking pan.
2. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl, and stir to blend. Mix in 3/4 cup melted butter and 4 eggs. Mix thoroughly. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely in pan before cutting into 2 inch squares.
Brownie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:- Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar, layer dark brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. Pack everything down firmly before you add flour mixture, it will be a snug fit.
- Attach a tag with the following instructions: Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2. Empty cookie mix into large bowl. Thoroughly blend mixture with hands. Mix in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Shape into walnut size balls, and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then move to wire racks.
Chocolate Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:- Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer.
- Include a card with the following instructions: Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Cowboy Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Cranberry Tea Cookies
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:- Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart or 1 liter jar, in the order listed.
- Attach a tag with the following instructions: Cranberry Tea Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. Add the entire jar of ingredients, and mix together by hand until well blended. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Cool on baking sheets, or remove to cool on wire racks.
Cranberry Tea Cake Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
German Brownies In A Jar
Ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
Directions:- To a wide-mouthed mason jar add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir together, and pack down. Then add and pack down remaining ingredients in this order: coconut, pecans, brown sugar.
- Attach a label with the following instructions: German Brownies in a Jar
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to break up lumps. Add 3/4 cup softened butter, 2 beaten eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; mix until well blended. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan some before cutting into squares.
German Brownie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Directions:- Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. In a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers. 2. Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: Gingerbread Cookies
1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses, and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Decorate as desired.
Gingerbread Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Oatmeal Cookie Mix
Ingredients:- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Additional Ingredients: - 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:- Combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add oats and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
- Attach a tag with the following instructions: Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie mix, egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans if desired. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Cool on baking sheets, or remove to cool on wire racks.
Oatmeal Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2/3 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:- Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.
- Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.
- Attach a card with the following directions: Oatmeal Fruit Cookies
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined.
3. Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined.
5. Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies in a Jar
Ingredients:- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: - 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Directions:- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a 1 quart large mouth jar, layer the sugar on the bottom and the flour mixture on top.
- Attach a tag with the following instructions: 1. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup of softened butter until the mixture is crumbly. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract until light and fluffy. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Cover bowl and chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown. You can decorate them with sugar before baking of frost after baking.
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 peanut butter cups, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Directions:- Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
- Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last.
- Attach these directions to Jar:
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
1. Remove peanut butter cups from jar. Set aside.
2. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
3. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
5. Mix in peanut butter cups.
6. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Raisin Crunch Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour mixed with:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions:- Layer the ingredients into a 1 quart canning jar in the order they are listed. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredients. it will be a tight fit.
- Attach a label with the following instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl and use your hands to blend thoroughly.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You may need to use your hands. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place them 2 inches apart onto greased 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.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
Directions:- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sugar. Stir with a whisk, then place into a one quart canning jar.
- Attach a tag with the following recipe to the jar: Snickerdoodles
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of butter and 2 eggs. Pour in the snickerdoodle mix, and stir until a dough forms. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be light brown. Cool on wire racks.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
Special Butterscotch Chip Cookies in a Jar
Ingredients:- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup high protein crisp rice and wheat cereal
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:- Layer the ingredients in the order given in a one quart wide mouth canning jar.
- Attach a card with the following mixing and baking directions: Special Butterscotch Chip Cookies in a Jar
Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Use hands to mix the wet and dry ingredients together. When completely blended, roll into large walnut sized balls. Place on unprepared cookie sheets and use the palm of your hand to flatten each cookie ball. Bake at 350 in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
Special Butterscotch Chip Cookie Tags - Download and print the sheet of gift tags on a piece of heavy cardstock, and cut into four separate tags. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of raffia or ribbon.
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