Gifts In A Jar: Gingerbread Cookie Mix

You need a jar with lid and rings for one Gift in a jar.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
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    Instructions:
    1. Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. In a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.)


    2. Print a copy of a gift card with recipe instructions. Trim all white areas, fold the card and punch a hole in the upper left corner; attach to ribbon.


    3. Optional:
      As an added touch top the jar with fabric circle, and tie the card around the ring. You can even tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon for a charming effect.