Great Gifts In A Jar

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THE RECIPES . . .
1001 COOKIE MIX Makes 10 cups. 5 cups all-purpose flour 3 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons double acting baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups PLUS 2 tablespoons butter, softened Spoon flour into measuring cup and level with spatula. Put in large bowl with at least a 4-quart capacity. Measure sugar, baking powder and salt into flour. Stir until mixture is thoroughly blended. Add butter and use pastry blender or clean hands to work into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal. Store covered in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer. Do NOT press down. Use mix at room temperature. Spoon lightly into measuring cup, level with sptaula. Tips. When using margarine, do not use diet, whipped or soft. * Have all ingredients at room temperature. * Do not sift flour -- spoon lightly into measuring cup and level off. * Use standard measuring cups and spoons.

AMARETTO COFFEE CREAMER 3/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 cup confectioners sugar Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Store in airtight container and give creamer with the recipe for Amaretto Coffee. Yields 12 servings. Attach to the jar: Amaretto Coffee: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of creamer with 6 ounces of coffee.

APPLE, CINNAMON, WALNUT OATMEAL MIX 1 package {7 oz.} dried apples 1 container {18 oz.} quick-cooking oats 1 jar {3 oz.} non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Place dried apples in a processor; process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until well blended. Store in airtight container. Give with serving instructions. Makes 7 1/2 cups mix; about 15 servings. ATTACH TO JAR OR CONTAINER: Stir 2/3 cup boiling water into 1/2 cup oatmeal mix until well blended. Let stand until thickened.