Best White Chocolate Cherry Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

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WHITE CHRISTMAS CHERRY BARS IN A JAR



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These are a little on the special side for Christmas because the ingredients might not be something you keep on hand. However, they are beautiful in a jar and delicious out of the oven. Giving this gift will get smiles all around and make you look like Martha Stewart!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup white chocolate or 1/4 cup vanilla chip
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit mix
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit mix

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 199.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.7, Protein 1.7

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



White Chocolate Cherry Cookies image

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Jar Maraschino Cherries
1 cup butter, softened (I use salted)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla INSTANT pudding mix
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) bag of white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Line baking sheets with parchment paper, non-stick foil or baking mat and set aside. Remove cherries from jar and discard juice or use for another recipe like our Cherry Limeade recipe. Chop cherries into 4 - 6 pieces per cherry. If you have a chopper, now is the time to use it! Blot cherries with paper towel to get rid of any extra juice. Set aside. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar, scraping bowl as needed. Add powdered instant pudding mix to sugar mixture. Mix well. Add eggs & vanilla and mix well. Add baking soda and flour, mix and scrape sides as needed. Add cherries and white chocolate chips and mix well. Scoop onto prepare baking sheet in 1 inch balls. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until edges begin to golden.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)



White Chocolate Cherry Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) image

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 3 dozen cookies.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup instant plain oatmeal
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, cherries and then walnuts - 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.
  • WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  • Roll the dough into 2 inch balls and place on an ungreased 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 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 95.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 1.9

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