OAT AND CHERRY SCONES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 12 scones.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup instant oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup dried cherries
10 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
3 tablespoons water

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 flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, brown sugar and then cherries - 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.
  • OAT AND CHERRY SCONES GIFT TAG:
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 10 tbsp melted butter, 2/3 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg white and 3 tbsp water.
  • OAT AND CHERRY SCONES INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl combine the butter, milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Add the contents of the jar and still until just moistened; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Shape dough into 2 6-inch rounds and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • With a floured knife, score each round into 6 wedges without cutting through the dough.
  • Combine the egg white and water and brush over each round.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, cut into scones and serve warm; or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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