American Blessings Mix recipe

2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks
2 cups small pretzels
1 cup candy corn
1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds
1 cup M&Ms chocolate candy
16 Hershey's chocolate kisses

In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients except Hershey's Kisses. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup Blessing Mix in small cellophane treat bags. Add one Hershey's Kiss to each bag. Close bag with chenille stem or twist-tie.

Bugles: Shaped like a cornucopia or Horn of Plenty, a symbol of our Nation's abundance.

Pretzels: Arms folded in prayer, a freedom sought by the founders of our country.

Candy Corn: Sacrifices of the Pilgrim's first winter. Food was so scarce that the settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn per day.

Nut or Seeds: Promise of a future harvest, one will reap only if seeds are planted and tended to with diligence.

Dried Fruits: Harvest gifts of our bountiful land.

M&Ms: Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future.

Hershey's Kiss: The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking
    powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 large Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
    candies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and
    wrapped in plastic wrap

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

Attach this recipe to the jar:

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookies:

Remove candies from jar and set aside. Empty cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until completely blended. Stir in candies.

Roll dough into walnut-size balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yields 2 1/2 dozen.

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Brown and White Crispies Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crisped rice cereal
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Pour into wide-mouth, 1-quart jar. Tap on counter, then press firmly into place. Add layers of semisweet chocolate chips, rice cereal, brown sugar, vanilla chips, oatmeal and granulated sugar, pressing each layer into place. Close jar tightly.

Attach the following instructions to the jar on a gift tag:

Brown and White Crispies Cookies:

Contents of jar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons water

To bake cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour ingredients from jar into a bowl; stir to combine.

In another bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add egg and water; beat to combine (mixture will look curdled). Add dry ingredients; beat at lowest speed with electric mixer or with wooden spoon until well combined.

Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire rack.

Makes 3 dozen cookies, each 105 calories; 5 grams fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 14 milligrams cholesterol, 1 gram protein, 15 grams carbohydrates, 10 grams sugar, 0.5 grams fiber, 72 milligrams sodium, 14 milligrams calcium

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Butterscotch Brownie Mix in a Jar recipe

1/2 cup firmly packed flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups flour mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons baking
    powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach the following instructions to the jar:

Butterscotch Brownies:

Contents of gift jar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, completely softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch metal pan.

Empty brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Thoroughly blend the mixture.

Add butter or margarine, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes in pan.

Cut brownies into 1 1/2-inch squares. Yields 2 dozen brownies.

Christmas Jewels Mix in a Jar recipe

Layer the following in a 1-quart jar:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups mixed candied fruit (or more if needed to fill jar)

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Christmas Jewels:

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Mix contents of jar with 1/3 cup shortening, 1/2 cup molasses and 1 egg. Mix to blend well. Drop by teaspoonsful about 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

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Almond Pancake Mix recipe

3 cups nonfat dry milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup finely ground almonds
2/3 cup baking powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salt

In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together until well blended. Store in a resealable plastic bag.

Yields about 7 1/2 cups pancake mix, enough for 3 batches of pancakes.

Give with the following recipe for pancakes.

Almond Pancakes:

2 1/2 cups pancake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, and stir just until moistened.

Heat a greased griddle over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle and cook until top of pancake is full of bubbles and underside is golden brown. Turn with a spatula and cook until remaining side is golden brown. Re-grease griddle as necessary. Serve with butter and syrup.

Yields about 1 dozen 5-inch pancakes.

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Pizza Mix in a Jar recipe

2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Combine all ingredients. Place in an airtight jar.

Attach these instructions on a gift tag:

Pizza:

Makes two 12-inch pizzas

Contents of Pizza Dough Mix jar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup warm water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon crushed oregano

Place the Pizza Dough Mix in a large bowl and add the olive oil and water. Beat with a wooden spoon or dough hook until mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl and let the dough rise for 90 minutes.

Divide the dough in half and pat into two 12-inch circles. For thin crust, fill and bake the pizzas now. For thicker crust, let pizzas rise 30 to 45 minutes.

Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce, cheeses of your choice and crushed oregano. Drizzle olive oil over the pizzas.

Heat oven to 425 degrees F, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Salsa Mix in a Jar recipe

1 1/2 cups dried cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder (more to taste)
1/2 cup dried chopped onion
1/4 cup dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended. Put into a 1-pint jar.

Put the following instructions on a gift tag:

Spicy Salsa:
Blend 2 tablespoons salsa mix with one 10 ounce can Mexican-style tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Salsa Spread:
Blend 2 tablespoons salsa mix with 1 cup softened cream cheese. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Ultimate Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix recipe

Makes 4 quarts of wonderful mix to give as gifts.

8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1 cup corn flour
1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal
1/2 cup instant oatmeal, powdered in blender
2 cups buttermilk powder
5 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 cup vanilla powder
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons malt powder (optional)

In an extra large bowl, using a strong wire whisk, blend all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, corn flour, cornmeal, powdered oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla powder, sugar, salt and malt (if using). Place mix into four 1 quart jars (you may need to tap the bottoms to get it all to fit) and store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

NOTE: Whole wheat flour can go rancid if it gets too warm, so it may be a good idea to refrigerate this mix if you do not have a very cool place to store it.

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Please refrigerate this mix until used.

Ultimate Waffles or Pancakes:

1 cup Ultimate Pancake and Waffle Mix
1 egg
1/2 to 2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, stir pancake mix with water, egg and vegetable oil. Add more water, if necessary, to make a medium thickness batter. If using as waffle batter, double recipe and follow manufacturer's directions. Make pancakes in usual fashion.

Hush Puppy Mix in a Jar recipe

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a resealable plastic bag or jar. Makes 2 1/4 cups mix.

Attach the following to the jar:

Hush Puppies:

In a deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and 1 beaten egg. Stir until well blended. Drop mixture by spoonsful into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and thoroughly cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve.

Bavarian Mint Coffee Creamer recipe

3/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Combine all ingredients in an attractive container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Give creamer with the recipe for Bavarian Mint Coffee.

Yields 15 servings.

To make Bavarian Mint Coffee: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of creamer with 6 ounces of coffee.