Strawberrry Pretzel Salad

Snicker's Cake

Chicken or Beef Enchilada Casserole

Broccoli Salad

Mom's Rice Pilaf

Layered Chocolate Cream Pie

Kahlua Cake

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Brownie Mix in a Jar

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Jar

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie in a Jar

Applesauce Cookie in a Jar

Chocolate Cookie in a Jar

Cornflake Cookies in a Jar

Spicy Ginger in a Jar

Peanut Butter Cookies in a Jar

Orange Cookies in a Jar

Sugar Cookies in a Jar

Wild Rice Dressing for Turkey(coming soon)

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients:

Directions:

• Melt margarine; add pretzels. Bake for 10 min. in 9x13 in. Pyrex pan at 350 degrees. Cool and set aside.
• Soften cream cheese in a bowl; add powdered sugar. Add milk for easier spreading. Spread onto cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate.
• Prepare Jell-O mix. Boil water and add to Jell-O (in bowl). Add thawed out strawberries. Pour over cooled pretzel/cream cheese. Refrigerate.
• Spread Cool Whip just before serving.

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Snicker's Cake

Ingredients:

Directions:

Mix cake as directed on package. Pour 1/2 the mixture in a greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 350º degrees for 20 min. While cake is baking, melt the caramels, butter and milk together. Slightly chop the nuts.

When cake is done, remove from oven and pour caramel mixture over the top. Cover with chocolate chips, peanuts, and spread the remaining cake mix over the top. Bake for 20-30 min. at 350º. Let cool about 2 hours, then cut into squares.

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Chicken or Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

Directions:

Cook meat,onion and garlic until done. If using the cooked chicken, sauté the onion and garlic until transparent; add the chicken, olives, chiles, enchilada sauce to make the filling. In a 9x13 casserole dish, layer 1/2 chopped tortillas, 1/2 meat filling, 1/2 the cheese. Repeat. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

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Broccolli salad

Ingredients:

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Cut broccoli into small pieces and add to dressing. Add bacon pieces, onion, sunglower seeds and raisins. Mix well and refrigerate. Serve the same day or next.

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Mom's Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:

Directions:

Brown the vermicelli in butter, in a sauce pan, add liquid, bring to boil, add rice. Mix well, and let simmer ofr approximately 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again before serving.

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Kahlua Cake

Ingredients:

Directions:

Mix preceding ingredients well and pour into a greased(Pam) bundt pan. Bake 35 minutes in a preheated 350° oven. Test with toothpick. When cake is cooled sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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M&Ms© Cookie Mix in a jar

Ingredients:

Directions:

Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Layer ingredients in jar, in order given, in a 1 quart "wide-mouth" canning jar. Add the flour mixture last. It will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be sure to pack everything down firmly. Instructions to attach to jar:
M&Ms© Cookies. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add ½ cup margaring or butter, softened at room temperature. Mix in 1 eff, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. 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 ½ dozen cookies.

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Layered Chocolate Cream Pie

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 1/2 c. flour	1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cubes margarine, melted

Use a 9x14. Combine ingredients and press on bottom. Bake at 325 for 20-30 minutes. Cool completely.

First Layer:

Mix well and spread on cooled crust.

Second Layer:

Mix the milk with the pudding. Spread on the cream cheese layer. Spread 1- 8oz. Cool Whip on top of pie. Grate a chocolate bar on top.

BROWNIE MIX IN A JAR

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

Directions: 
    1 Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly. 
    2 Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped         pecans, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal. 
    3 Attach the following directions to the jar: Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. 
Makes 2 dozen 

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Chocolate Chip 

    2 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
    3/4 cup white sugar
    3/4 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1 cup chocolate chips     

Instructions: 

1. Combine flour and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add white sugar and pack down, then add brown sugar and pack down. Finally, add chocolate chips. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 

"Whip 1 cup of butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop 1 Tbsps of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees F." Share with a friend.

Oatmeal Raisin 

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 cup oats 

Instructions: 

1. Combine flour, salt and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 

"Whip 1/2 cup of butter until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop 1 Tbsps of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F." 

Applesauce Cookies 

1 cup brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts 

Instructions: 

1. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 

"Whip 3/4 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup applesauce and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 12 minutes at 350 degrees F."

Chocolate Cookies 

1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 

Instructions: 
1. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 

"Whip 1 1/4 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F."

Cornflake Cookies 

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups corn flake cereal 

Instructions: 
1. Place sugar and salt in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down (put cornflakes in last and don't crunch them down!). 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the 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."

Spicy Ginger Cookies 

4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/4 cups sugar 

Instructions: 
1. Combine flour, spices, salt, and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 

"Whip 1 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 cup molasses. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 - 14 minutes at 350 degrees F."

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Peanut Butter Cookies 

1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts 

Instructions: 
1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 
"Whip 1 cup of butter or shortening with 1 cup of peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 - 14 minutes at 350 degrees F. "

Orange Cookies 

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 Tbsp. dried grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

Instructions: 
1. Combine flour, baking powder and orange rind - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 
"Whip 1 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F. You can ice these with a thin icing made of 1 cup icing sugar and enough orange juice to make the icing spreadable."

Sugar Cookies 

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup colored decorating sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt 

Instructions: 
1. Combine flour, salt and baking powder - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Stir sugar and colored sugar together, add to the jar. 
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon. 
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape the card to the jar: 
"Whip 2/3 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, 2 Tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Roll into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F."

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