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Eat Up

Give a gift of food By Jamie GwenPublished: December, 2008

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For a delicious gift idea this holiday season, assemble these sweet mixes in 1-quart Mason jars by layering the ingredients into the jars in the order listed. It’s a great project to do with the kids. Press each layer firmly into place before adding the next ingredient and then attach the recipe to the jar (along with a new wooden spoon!). Walnut chocolate chip cookies 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup brown sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt Use a 1-quart Mason jar to layer the ingredients in the order listed. Press each layer firmly into place before adding the next ingredient. Attach the following recipe to the jar: Empty cookie mix into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature (not melted), 1 slightly beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Roll heaping tablespoons into balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 13 to 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet then remove to wire racks to cool completely. The cookies firm up when completely cooled. Enjoy! Yields three dozen cookies. Peanut butter cookies 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup peanut butter chips 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt Use a 1-quart Mason jar to layer the ingredients in the order listed. Press each layer firmly into place before adding the next ingredient. Attach the following Recipe to the jar: Empty cookie mix into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature (not melted), 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy! Yields three dozen cookies. Jamie Gwen is a celebrity chef, certified sommelier and cookbook author with a weekly radio show. For delicious recipes and cooking tips, visit chefjamie.com.

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