Polka Dot Cherry Cookies In A Jar Recipes

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the salt, flour, sugar and then the flaked coconut - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 4 egg whites and 1 tsp almond extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 325; grease and flour a baking sheet.
• Place the contents of the jar into a large bowl, and stir in the egg whites and almond extract until well blended.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Immediately transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1week.

EASY DEVIL'S FOOD CHOCOLATE COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:.
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Place the cake mix in the jar.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• EASY DEVIL'S FOOD CHOCOLATE COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 (8 oz) container sour cream.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place the contents of the jar in a large bowl.
• Add the sour cream, using an electric mixer on low speed, combine until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHERRY DOT COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. In mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• 2. In large electric mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture, combining thoroughly. Stir in nuts, dates and the 1/3 cup cherries.
• 3. Portion dough using level tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal. Place about 2-inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Top each cookie with cherry quarter.
• 4. Bake at 350° F about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.