Friendship Bars In A Jar Recipes

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX GIFT IN A JAR RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Combine the dehydrated onion, Italian seasoning and salt in one of the small plastic bags. Tie closed with a piece of the ribbon. Place the pasta in the other plastic bag and tie it closed also. Place both of the bags in the jar. Place sealing lid on top of jar. Place several cotton balls on top of lid and cover with fabric circle right side. Position outer ring over fabric and twist to secure attractively. Directions to enclose with the gift: Type or hand write the following directions to include with the soup mix: Cook 1 pound of lean ground beef in a large pot. While meat is cooking remove the seasoning and pasta bags from the jar. Pour the remaining contents of jar in a colander, wash thoroughly and drain. When meat is cooked, drain the liquid but leave meat in pot. Add 3 quarts of water, 6 cups diced canned or fresh tomatoes and the seasoning mix to the pot. Cover and simmer for one hour. Add pasta, and simmer another 15 minutes. This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately 201 calories and 4 grams of fat. Another recommendation is to consume at least half of all grains as whole grains and to increase whole grain intake by replacing refined grains with whole grains. This Friendship Soup Gift encourages these recommendations. It includes split peas and lentils, which are plant-based proteins. Brown rice and whole wheat pasta are whole grains. Pearl barley is a grain but the bran has been removed.

FRIENDSHIP TOFFEE COOKIES IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer first 3 ingredients in one quart wide mouth jar, packing each layer firmly.
• Layer one cup biscuit mix, brown sugar, salt, vanilla powder and remaining biscuit mix on top.
• Fill any remaining space with chocolate chips, secure lid and attach following instructions --
• INSTRUCTIONS:.
• combine mix, 1/2 cup melted butter and one large egg in a medium bowl.mix well.
• Shape dough into 1" balls.
• Arrange on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375* for 10-12 minutes.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months., To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS (OR GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Cream butter, both sugars, and egg; add vanilla and water.
• Add the flour, powder, soda, and salt; mix well.
• Add chocolate chips.
• Spread in a greased 9x12 pan (9x13 will make them a little thinner).
• Bake 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes till done; cool in pan; cut in 2" squares.
• FOR GIFT GIVING:.
• In a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient.
• LAYERS:.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 3/4 cup flour.
• 1/4 cup white sugar.
• 1/4 cup brown sugar.
• 1 cup chocolate chips.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 1/4 cup white sugar.
• 1 cup flour.
• WRITE A NOTE ON EACH JAR ON HOW TO MAKE IT:.
• 1 jar Chocolate Chip Bar Mix.
• 3/4 cup butter--softened.
• 2 eggs.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
• 1 teaspoon water.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees; In large mixing bowl cream the butter and eggs and vanilla; add the Chocolate Chip Bar Mix and stir till blended; spread into greased 9x12 pan and bake for 20-25 minutes; cool in pan and cut in 2" squares.