White Christmas Bars in a Jar
1/4 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients
in the order listed, beginning with the white chocolate or vanilla
chips. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient,
add more white chocolate or vanilla chips to fill the jar. Place lid
on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric
over lid; secure in place with ribbon or raffia. Decorate as
desired.
Make a gift card to attach as follows:
WHITE CHRISTMAS CHERRY BARS
Preheat oven to350 degrees F. Empty contents of jar into medium
bowl. Stir in:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Press into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until bars are light golden brown and
center is almost set.
Makes 16 bars.
* To toast pecans, place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on
high for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
** After measuring the brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers
for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the
jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it. |