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Sunday, October 09, 2005

S'mores Cookie Mix Jar

Are you always looking for that special gift for someone in your life but can't figure out what to give them. How about a jar Filled with the ingredients to make tasty S'mores

Follow the directions below to create a yummy treat to give as a gift to that perfect someone in your life.

The directions are typed below but you will want to type the recipe so all you have to do is print it out and then cut out to paste onto a pretty holiday card that can be attached to the Jar.

S'mores Cookie Mix Recipe

1 pkg. of graham crackers (10 individual sheets)
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cup small marshmallows
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Fill the Jar:

Who says you have to wait to go camping for Smores?! Layer the S’mores cookie mix in a large glass jar or 1 quarter canning jar in the order listed above (from top to bottom) or starting with graham crackers and ending with chocolate chips. Tap jar gently on counter to settle each layer or use a wooden tool before adding the next ingredient. Cover. Then provide a gift/recipe card and put the following baking directions on the front of the card. Put the recipe on the back of the card, use a small hole puncher to make a hole in the corner of the card, pull a ribbon or two through it and wrap around the jar.

You can decorate the lid with ribbons and material. Available at your local craft stores are cute little items to top off the lid to add a special look to your gift jar. There are all different types available.

GIFT TAG:

Create a gift tag with the following baking instructions:

S’mores Cookie Mix Baking Directions

1 jar of S’mores cookie mix

½ cup melted butter or margarine

1 tsp. vanilla

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place S’mores mix in a mixing bowl and pour melted butter and vanilla over mixture from jar. Mix until well blended.

2. Pour into a greased 9 inch square baking pain. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes 10 squares. Enjoy!