MINESTRONE SOUP IN A JAR RECIPE

1 pkg. beans for minestrone soup mix
1 pkg. spices for minestrone soup mix
macaroni pkg for minestrone soup mix
2 cans whole tomatoes
3 lb. browned ground beef
Soak beans overnight in about 4 quarts of water. Cover, simmer 2 to 3 hours. Add
spices, beef and tomatoes. Cook another 30 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook until
tender. Season with salt to taste.

MOLASSES COOKIE MIX

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Store the mix in an airtight
container.

Attach this to the Jar
Molasses Cookies
Makes 4 dozen cookies
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup sulfured molasses
1 package Molasses Cookie Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and
molasses. Add the Molasses Cookie Mix and beat until smooth. Shape the dough into
1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar & place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on wire racks.