The traditional mason jar used for years for canning has a brand new use. Recipes in a jar, great for fun and gift giving.

Recipes in a Jar

A quart-canning jar can hold the basic dry ingredients of an endless number of recipes. Layer the basic ingredients (alternating light and dark colors) in the jar, seal it and use your computer and printer to print the recipe on a large mailing label or paper that can be trimmed. Attach your recipe to the outside of the jar with clear gift-wrap tape or a self-stick label. Dress up your recipe label with borders or colored paper.

Finish off the gift look by cutting a round piece of colorful fabric a bit wider than the lid. Center it over the round section of the jar lid, then screw the outside section of the jar lid over the cloth, so that the cloth sticks out. Complement the look by tying a ribbon around the jar in a color that matches the cloth. Share your recipes...

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Country Oatmeal Cookies In A Jar

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup rolled oat

Directions:

Using a 1 quart jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given.

Pack down the jar after each addition.

Replace the lid and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric. Secure the fabric with a rubber band, cover the rubber band with a piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid.

Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Add the entire contents of the jar and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 mins in a preheated oven.