Recipe: Gift In A Jar: Corn Bread in a Bag

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!

Corn Bread in a Bag

1 C yellow corn meal
1 C flour
1/4 C white sugar (optional)
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a plastic bag. 

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Preheat oven to 425.  Empty contents of bag in a bowl.  Add 1 egg, 1 cup milk and 4 tablespoons shortening.  Beat until smooth (about 1 minute with whisk.)  Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted at the center comes out clean.

Recipe: Gift In A Jar: Cajun Spices

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!
Cajun Spices

3/4 C salt
1/4 C ground cayenne pepper
2 tbsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp onion powder
2 tbsp garlic powder

Put each ingredient into a seperate cup or small bowl.  WHile holding a pint canning jar at an angle, add ingredients to create a "sand art" look.  The salt and cayenne may be divided into smaller portions and used to separate other spices, creating more "stripes."  The salt and cayenne may be divided into smaller portions and used to separate other spices, creating more "stripes."

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Can be used on potatoes, eggs and meat.  Enjoy!

Recipe: Gift In A Jar: Raising Crunch Cookie Mix

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!
Raisin Crunch Cookie Mix

1/2 C white sugar
1/2 C raisins
1 1/4 C packed flaked coconut
1 C crushed cornflakes
3/4 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C quick oats
1 1/4 C all purpose flour mixed with 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp baking powder

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

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Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly gerased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  Yield: 3 to 4 dozen.

Recipe: Gift In A Jar: Cinnamon Pancakes

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!
Cinnamon Pancakes

3 C all-purpose flour
4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/4 tbsp white sugar
2 tbsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp salt

In a jar combine all ingredients in layers, placing flour on the bottom, then cinnamon in the middle and other ingredients on top.  Attach lid tightly. 

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Empty jar into a large bowl.  Mix thoroughly.  Measure out 1 1/3 C of the mix and set aside.  Return the balance of the mix to the jar for future use.  In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.  Add mix.  Whisk until moistened but still lumpy.  Prepare pancakes as usual.

Recipe: Gift In A Jar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

3/4 C white sugar
1/4 C packed brown sugar
1 3/4 C all purpose flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda
8 large Reese's peanut butter cup candies cut into 1/2 inch pieces (wrap in plastic wrap)

Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.  The cut candy pieces should be wrapped in plastic wrap and then added to the final layer.  This will keep them fresh and the other ingredients dry until use.

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Remove candies from jar and set aside.  Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine.  Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla; mix until completely blended.  Stir in candies.  Roll dough into walnut sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.  Remove to wire racks to cool copletely.  Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.

Recipe: Gift In A Jar : Easiest Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!
Easiest Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 2/3 C all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 C white sugar
2 C semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C packed brown sugar

Combine the flour, baking soda, white sugar, and the chocolate chips.  Place 1/2 the mixture in a jar and pack firmly.  Place the brown sugar on top, again packing firmly.  Finish with the remaining mixture on top.

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Empty contents of jar into a large bowl.  In seperate bowl combine 3/4 cup softened butter, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.  Beat until creamy.  Add to dry mixture.  Drop by spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 375 oven for 8-10 minutes.  Yield: 2 dozen

Recipe: Gift In A Jar : Trail Mix Cookies

For the next week, I will provide a recipe every day that I like from the Mary Hunt's book, Debt-Proof the Holidays. I am hoping that these give you some ideas for homemade gift-giving this Holiday season!

Trail Mix Cookies

1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
3/4 C wheat germ
1/3 C quick cooking oats
1 C raisins
1/3 C packed flaked coconut
1/2 C all purpose flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder

Layer ingredients in order given pressing each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredeint.  It will be a very tight fit.

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 Empy jar into large mixing bowl and thoroughly blend mix.  Add 1/2 cup soft butter, 1 egg slightly beaten, and 1 tsp vanilla.  Mix until completely blended.

Shape into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookies sheet.  Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.  Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.  Yield: 2 1/2 dozen 

Mary Hunt
Debt Proof the Holidays