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Gift Baskets, In-A-Jar Crafts & Survival Kits

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The Computer Lover's Gift Basket:
a box of diskettes
a mouse pad
a pad of post it notes
a pen and pencil
a soft cloth for cleaning the screen
a cd/disk drive cleaning kit
a pad of pre-generated excuse letters --
~Please Excuse [insert name here] From Work as He Was ... ~

Herbal Garden Basket
Gardening tools
Herbal plants
Small terra cotta pots
Gardening gloves
Seed packets

Coffee Lovers Basket
Chocolate-dipped spoons
Coffee mugs
Coffee bean candy
Napkins

Ice Cream Basket
Fountain glasses
Long-handled spoons
Ice cream scoop
Butterscotch topping
Chocolate syrup
Cherries
Sprinkles

Pasta Basket
Colorful napkins
Pasta fork
Pasta
Sauce
Grated cheese

In the following recipes use only 1 quart wide mout canning jars.Also use only Butter or Margarine DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE it will not work in the recipe.Be sure to line your cookie sheets with parchment paper wich you can find at a baking supply store,DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER .of course you can use cooking spray or lightly grease cookie sheets with crisco, These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors,hostess
gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like too.....Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur.

Chocolate Covered Raisin Cookie mix in a Jar

3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup chocolate covered raisins
1/2 cup milk chcolate chip morsels
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp.baking powder and 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Layer ingredients in order given in a quart size '' wide mouth '' canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place making sure you really pack it down before you add the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit but it will work.

Attatch these instructions to the jar:

1.} Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl.Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 stick butter or margarine, softened at room temp.DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp.vanilla
3.} Mix until completly blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4.} Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2'' apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER
5.} Bake at 375% 13 to 15 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Yeld: 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
 

Oatmeal Raisin Spice cookies:
submitted by Catherine

3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup flour mixed with 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp. baking
soda and
1/2 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down each layer in place before adding the flour mixture.

1.} Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.  Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3.} Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4.} Shape into balls the size of walnuts.Place on a parchment lined cookie sheets 2'' inches apart DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
5.} Bake at 350% for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. remove cookies to baking racks to finish cooling.
Makes 3 dozen cookies...
 

M and M's Cookie Mix In A Jar:
submitted by Catherine

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M and M's candies { Use the pretty christmas colored M and M's}
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. It will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be sure to pack everything down firmly.

Instructions to attatch to jar:

1.} Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 stick margarine or butter softened at room temp.DO NOT USE DIET
MARGARINE
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3.} Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4.} Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2'' inches apart.DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
5.} Bake at 375% for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to finish
cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Brownie mix in a Jar;
submitted by Catherine

2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder { be sure to wipe out inside of jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder}
2/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt

Layer ingredients in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture.

Instructions to attatch to jar:

1.} Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine melted, DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3.} Mix until completely blended.
4.} Spread batter into a sprayed 9''x 13'' inch baking pan.
5.} Bake at 350% for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2 ''
squares. Makes 2 dozen Brownies

Chunky Chocolate cookie mix in a jar:
submitted by Catherine

3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder{ clean inside of jar with dry paper towel after this layer}
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup jumbo chocolate chip morsels
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder
and 1/4
tsp. salt

Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart '' wide mout canning jar. Make sure you pack all down firmly before adding the flour mixture it will be a tight fit.

Intructions to attatch to jar:

1.} Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to
thoroughly blend mix.
2.} Add: 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

3.] Mix until completely blended. The dough is sticky. you will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4.} Shape into walnut size balls and place 2''inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets, DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER
5.} Bake at 350% for 11 to 13 minutes . Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.  Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

1 cup formly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups firmly packed powdered sugar { Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after this layer}
3/4 cup cocoa powder { Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after adding this layer}
1 1/2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp. salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.

Instructions to attatch to Jar:

1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 1 stick butter or margarine, softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to use your hands to finish mixing.
4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2''inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheets. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. press balls down with a fork.
5. Bake at 350% for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then tranfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or a cookie exchange. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.  Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture.
NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.

Instructions to attach to jar:

Chewy Pecan Brownies in a Jar
Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.  Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.  Lick your fingers.  Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted.  (Not diet margarine)  Add 4 eggs, slightly beaten.  Mix until completely blended.  Yumm.  Spread batter into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.  Using a spoon, eat all the raw brownie mix from sides of the bowl.  Put pan in oven, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan, if you can possibly wait for them to cool.  Cut into 2 inch squares.  Watch them magically disappear!
Makes 2 dozen brownies.

Shampoo - to wash that man right out of your hair.
Rubber Ball - to help you "bounce" back.
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches.
Marbles - to replace the ones lost.
Lifesaver candy - for when you feel you are drowning in litigation.
Skittles Candy - to remind you that there is a rainbow at the end of every storm.
Paperclip - to help you hold it all together.
Piece of String - when you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot to this and hang on.
Eraser - to remind you that you can start all over with a clean slate.
Pack of Gum - to remind you that your friends will "stick" by you.
Candle - to light up the dark times.
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads ahead.
A lemon drop - to remind you that "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."
A penny - to give you the extra cents (sense) to know which battles are worth fighting, and which are better ignored.
Hugs & Kisses - from me, whenever you need them.

Bandaid fix hurt feelings
Button button lips and count to 10 when angry
Cotton swab clean out little ears - for better listening
Flower remind you that the dandelion your child offers you is = to any bouquet
Glitter glimpse of how the world looks thru the eyes of a child
Hug&Kiss Candy make everything alright
Lifesaver one of those days
Marble when you've lost yours
Rubberband when you are stretched beyond your limits
Star as mother, you are a star
Sweet/Sour Tarts help you find the sweet in the bitter times
Toothpick to pick out the good in difficult situations
Hersheys Hugs and Kisses -- for you and the baby for you both deserve them
Penny - for your thoughts
Pen & Journal - ( or the Journal Jar) -- to write down your thoughts
Clock - to remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment.
Mirror - to remind you that you are important too.
Jewel - now that you are a mother you are even more valuable.
Rubberband - to remind you that flexibility is the key
Tissue - to dry those alligator tears, the babies and yours.
Fireball - for times when you are burnt out
Lollipop - to lick all your problems
Eraser - to remind you that every new Mom made mistakes
Puzzle Piece - because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life.
Starburst - for energy

Hersheys Hugs and Kisses - for you and baby, you both deserve them
Penny - for your thoughts
Pen & Journal - to write down your thoughts
Clock - to remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment
Mirror - to remind you that you are important too
Marbles - to replace the ones that you will loose
Jewel - now that you are a Mother, you are even more valuable
Rubberband - to remind you that flexibility is the key
Lifesavers - to save you from one of those days
Tissue - to dry those tears, baby's and yours
Toothpick - to pick out all the good in all situations
Fireball - for times when you are burnt out
Lollipop - to lick all your problems
Eraser - to remind you that every new Mom makes mistakes
Puzzle Piece - because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life
Starburst - for energy

Child praying ( a little plastic boy on knees with hands folded)- to remind you to teach your child how important prayer is in his life.

Fabric Circle- ?? got a clue??- this is for using your imagination for that last minute costume or show and tell in class.

Eyes (2 beady wiggle eyes on a piece of tape)- those extra eyes for the back of your head

Halo- from your Mom for days when you don't feel you get credit for all the things a Mommy does.

Mirror- to remind you to take time for yourself

Sweet and Sour lollipop- to lick the sour times and savor the sweet times

Jewel- Good mothers are a precious jewel to their family