PASTA SOUP IN A JAR

1/2 Cup Macaroni
1/4 Cup Lentils, dry
1/4 Cup Mushrooms, dried and chopped
2 Tbs. Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Tbs. Onion Flakes
1 Tbs. Chicken Soup Base
1 tsp. dried Parsley
1/2 tsp. Oregano
1 Dash Garlic Powder
Mix Parmesan cheese, onion flakes, soup base, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder
together in a small bowl. In a one pint jar, layer ingredients in this order, Spice
mixture, macaroni, lentils, then mushrooms. Store with tightly sealed lid, until
needed. Use the following recipe to make soup, or place recipe on a card and attach
to your decorated soup mix jar to give as a gift:

Basic Pasta Soup
Combine contents of jar with 3 cups water, in a 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring
occasionally. Makes 4 servings.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips*
1/2 cup chocolate chips*
*or you can use 8 peanut butter cups, cut into pieces
Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Layer ingredients in order given in a one quart canning jar. Press each layer into
place. It will be a tight.

Attach these directions to Jar:
Peanut butter and Chocolate Cookies
Sift out the chips and 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. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon
vanilla.
Mix until completely blended. Mix in chips or peanut butter cups.
Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F 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.