GOURMET COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
1 cup all-purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 1/4 cups Rolled Oats 1 Milk Chocolate Bar -- (5.5 ounce) 1/2 cup White Sugar 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup chopped Nuts -- your choice -- (optional) 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Here's a great Christmas Gift Idea! The cookie ingredients are placed in a clear or decorative jar, and the recipe is attached to the jar. Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour into jar, pack down level with heavy object. Mix oatmeal in a blender. Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. Pack on top of flour in jar. Add white sugar and pack down. Add brown sugar and pack down. Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar. Finish layering jar with chocolate chips until even with the top. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.
Attach a card with the following directions: *Gourmet Cookies* Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into small bowl, set aside. Spoon brown and white sugar into mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cream well. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mix well. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix thoroughly. Roll into walnut size balls, place on slightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 min.
GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY
20 medium green tomatoes -- chopped, not peeled 5 medium red apples -- chopped, not peeled 3 medium red peppers -- seeded, chopped 4 medium onions -- peeled and chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 1/2 cups white sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar
Instructions: Put all ingredients into a large pot. Bring to boil over medium heat (slowly). Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into boiling hot jars and seal using hot pack method.
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