Cornflake Cookie Mix in a Jar

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups cornflake cereal

Place sugar and salt in a clean mason jar.
Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar.
Add other ingredients one item at a time, packing each layer down Put cornflakes in last and don't crunch them down.
Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid.
You can add a personalized label, if you wish.
Recipe to attach to jar:.
Whip 3 egg whites until stiff.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined.
Drop teaspoons of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees F.

Dreamsicle Cookie Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup Tang orange crystals
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups vanilla chips
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2-1 cup butter or margarine, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Mix until completely blended, finish mixing with your hands.
Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
Place 2" apart on sprayed bake sheet.
Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.
Cool 5 minutes on bake sheet then move to rack.

Chunky Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

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 large chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups flour, mixed with
1 teaspoon baking soda, and
1 teaspoon baking powder, and
1/4 teaspoon salt

Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart wide mouth 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:.
Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Add: 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine softened at room temperature 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1 teaspoons vanilla.
Mix until completely blended.
The dough is sticky.
you will need to finish mixing with your hands.
Shape into walnut size balls and place 2''inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets, DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.
Bake at 350* for 11 to 13 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.
Remove to racks to finish cooling.

Orange Slice Cookie Mix in a Jar

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
1 1/2 cups orange slice candy, quartered (10 ounce package)

Mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Set aside.
Layer.
ingredients in order given in a quart sized"wide mouth" canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place.
Add the orange candies last.
It will be a tight fit.
Attach these directions to jar:.
Orange Slice Cookies Remove orange slice candy from jar.
Set aside.
Empty.
remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly.
blend mix.
ADD: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature.
DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
Add 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix until completely.
blended.
You may need to finish mixing with your hands.
Mix in orange slice candy.
Shape into large sized balls.
place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
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.

Cute As a Button Cookie Mix in a Jar

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup M&M's
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Layer sugar, oats, chocolates and brown sugar in one quart wide mouth jar.
Pack tightly.
Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder -- put this in jar in one layer.
Press down layer firmly.
If there is any more room in top of jar.I always add a few M&M's to fill.
attache a gift tag to jar with the following instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS:.
Empty cookie mix in a large bowl.mix well and then blend in one large egg, lightly beaten, 1/2 cup softened butter, mix well.
Drop by tspful onto lighted sprayed cookie sheet.
Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes.

Coconut Macaroon Mix in a Jar

1 to 2 pkgs. Flaked, sweetened Coconut (depending on size)
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 paper Napkin or folded Paper Towel

Using a one quart wide mouth canning jar, place the napkin or paper towel in the bottom of the jar and then place the can of sweetened, condensed milk on top of the napkin/towel. Pack coconut around and on top of milk until jar is full. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:

Coconut Macaroons
Pour coconut into a medium sized mixing bowl, then pour sweetened, condensed milk over coconut. Before stirring, also add 1 tsp. Vanilla to top of mixture. Stir well, then cover and place in refrigerator for one hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line cookie sheet with parchment. Form macaroons using a cookie scoop or using buttered hands. Place onto cookie sheet 2 inches apart, and bake for 12 - 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from parchment to cooling racks or macaroons will become permanently attached to parchment.

Yield: 2 dozen macaroons