ONION SOUP MIX

3 onion bouillon cubes, crushed
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup instant onion flakes
2 dashes pepper
Put all ingredients in a jar. Store in cool, dry place.
Attach to jar:
1 Tbsp butter
4 cups cold water
Provalone cheese
Empty package into a pot and gradually stir in water and butter. Bring to boil,
reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes. Ladle soup into oven proof bowls,
sprinkle with croutons or toasted bread. Then add one slice provalone cheese.
Briefly put bowls under a broiler to melt cheese. Serve. Makes 4 1-cup servings.
Onion Dip:
Mix one package onion soup mix with 2 cups sour cream. Chill before serving.

ORANGE SLICE COOKIE MIX

3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups orange slice candies -- quartered (10 ounce package)
Mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. Layer ingredients in
order given in a quart sized "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in
place. Add the orange candies last. It will be a tight fit.

Attach these directions to jar:
Orange Slice Cookies
Remove orange slice candy from jar. Set aside. Empty remaining cookie mix into
large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
ADD: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature.
DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
Add 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You
may need to finish mixing with your hands. Mix in orange slice candy. Shape into
large sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 375
degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2
1/2 dozen cookies.