WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA COOKIE MIX:
1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 3 1.4-ounce white chocolate candy, coarsely chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer down firmly in place. Add the flour mixture last. Attach these directions to jar: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use you hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 1 stick butter or margarine, softened at room temp.
DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
Add in 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. It will take a while to mix into a smooth dough. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
WHITE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES
1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup white sugar In a 1 quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Pack down firmly after each addition.
Attach a tag with the following instructions:
White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. Add the entire contents of the jar, and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
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