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COOKIES IN A JAR (10 recipes)
Layer ingredients as listed in a quart jar, attach directions shown below.
CRUNCHY TOFFEE COOKIES
2/3 cup toffee chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
CHOCOLATE LOVER'S COOKIES
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
HUSTLE-BUSTLE BUTTERSCOTCH- OATMEAL COOKIES
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
OUTRAGEOUS OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
WONDERFUL WHITE CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
CHUNKY CHOCOLATE COOKIES
1 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
HOLIDAY HAZELNUT COOKIES
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
CRAZY FOR CRAISINS COOKIES
2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
CHOCOLATE-COVERED RAISIN COOKIES
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup chocolate-covered raisins
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
CHEWY COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIES
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
Instructions for layering ingredients:
In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar
Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place with a rubber band, then ribbon or raffia. Decorate as desired.
Note: When measuring brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it.
Make a gift card to attach as follows: "Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 1! 0 to 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown.
Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies
Substitute almond extract for vanilla in cookies containing almonds.
"To make cookies as bars: Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Press into an 8x8-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes or until bars are light golden brown and center is almost set
Makes 16 bar cookies."
S'Mores on the Grill
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 4 servings, 1 s'more each
4 whole HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, broken crosswise in half (8 squares)
4 sheets (12x8-inch each) aluminum foil
1/2 cup BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
4 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
PREHEAT grill to medium-hot. Center each of 4 of the graham squares on sheet of foil. Top each with 1/4 of the chocolate chunks and 1 marshmallow. Cover with remaining graham squares to make a total of 4 s'mores.
BRING foil sides up around each s'more, then double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
PLACE on grill; cover. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.
Size It Up
Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but choose an appropriate portion..
Great Substitute
For extra chocolate flavor, substitute HONEY MAID Chocolate Grahams for the Honey Grahams.
Top of the Stove Cookies
2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup (1 cube) Margarine
6 tbsp. Baking Cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
3 1/2 to 4 cups Quick Oats
Add all ingredients to a large sauce pan, except for the Vanilla, Peanut Butter, and Oats. Bring to a boil. When melted turn to med. heat and add the Vanilla and Peanut Butter. Remove from heat and add Oats. Be careful not to add too many and make the mixture too dry. But you don't want it runny either.
Drop by tbsp. on waxed paper or aluminum foil. Let cool and set before eating.
Makes about 2 dozen.
White Christmas
3 cups Rice Krispies (rice bubbles for you Aussies)
1 cup dessicated coconut
3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
60 g (2 oz) mixed candied fruit, chopped
60 g (2 oz) red and green candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
125 g (4.5 oz) white vegetable shortening (Chopha or Crisco)
125 g (4.5 oz) white chocolate chips
Brush a 9 x 13" pan with oil. Line base and sides with paper. Combine Rice Krispies, coconut, powdered milk, powdered sugar, and all fruit in a large bowl. Chop up the shortening, place with the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Combine chocolate and Rice Krispie mixture. Press into the prepared pan and refrigerate until set. Remove from the pan, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Pecan Pie Bars
18 1/4 ounces (1 box) chocolate cake mix
(set aside 1 cup of cake mix from package)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside. Set aside second measure of the cake mix for the filling. For the crust, in a large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, butter, and slightly beaten egg. Stir with a fork until crumbly. Turn into prepared pan. With lightly floured hands, press evenly onto the bottom to form a crust. Bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl combine the second measure of eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Add the reserved cake mix; stir with a fork just until blended. Some tiny cake clumps will remain. Spread filling evenly over baked crust; sprinkle with pecans. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or u! ntil fil ling appears set when pan is gently shaken. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and chill to store.
Almond Chocolate Bars
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Combine cream cheese and butter in mixing bowl, beat well. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking powder, add to batter, beating well. Spread mixture evenly in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle chips immediately over baked layer. Let stand 5 minutes, or until chocolate melts.. Spread chocolate evenly, to the edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Cool and cut into bars.
Bisquick Butterscotch Brownies
2 cups Bisquick (tm) baking mix
2-1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 (3.5 ounce) can coconut
1-1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients and bake in a 9x13-inch pan for 45 minutes.
Cool on rack, cut while warm.
Blockbuster Brownies
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 cups butter
6 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F. Melt chocolate and butter over hot water or in microwave on medium 4 minutes; remove and stir well. Let cool. Beat the eggs until lemon colored. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in chocolate. Fold in flour, vanilla, nuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into two greased and floured 8" square pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Do not overbake; they should be very moist in the center. When cool, cut into 2" squar! es. Free zes well.
Caramel Candy Bars
Makes about 54
1 (14 ounce) package caramel candies, unwrapped
1/3 cup milk
2 cups unbleached flour
2 cups quick-cooking or regular oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or dry roasted peanuts
Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Heat candies and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth; remove from heat. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in large bowl. Stir in margarine with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture over top. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Loosen edges from sides of pan; cool completely. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.
Cherry Mash Candy Bar
Makes abou 117
1/2 cup butter or margerine
2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 large marshmallows
dash of salt
1 (6 ounce) package cherry chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped peanuts
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Combine butter or margerine, sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows, and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cherry chips and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Pour into a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking pan and chill for 2 hours. Melt hocolate chips and add the chopped peanuts and peanut butter. Stir until well blended. Spread evenly over the top of the first layer. Chill until firm, then cut into bite-size size squares.
Chocolate Chip Brickle Bars
Makes about ! 36
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
6 ounces almond brickle chips
6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup chopped nuts
Melt margarine in 13-by-9-inch pan in a preheated 350-degree oven (325 degrees for glass pan). Sprinkle crumbs over margarine; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with almond brickle chips, chocolate morsels and chopped nuts; press down firmly. Bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool; chill if desired. Cut into bars. Store, covered, at room temperature.