Jar Mix Recipes - Dept. for the Blind



Jar Mix Recipes

Hot Chocolate

2 C powdered milk

1 C Hershey’s Cocoa

2 C powdered sugar

1 C powdered CoffeeMate Creamer

Dash of salt (optional)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Fill jars with mix and put the lid on.

Hot Chocolate Instructions:

To make 1 cup, fill mug 1/4 to 1/3 full of mix. Stir in 6-8 oz. very hot water. Stir well and add mini-marshmallows, if desired. Enjoy!

Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookie Mix

Layer into pint jar:

3/4 C sugar

1/2 C brown sugar

1 C chocolate-covered raisins

1/2 C chocolate chips

1 3/4 C flour mixed with 1 tsp baking power & 1/2 tsp soda

Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookie Mix Baking Directions:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla (opt.)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Empty the jar of cookie mix into a large bowl, blend together.

Add butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix completely.

Shape the dough into walnut-size ball. Place 2 inches apart.

Bake 13 to 15 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Holiday Cookies Mix

Layer into jar:

1/4 C. Sugar

1/2 C. Brown sugar, packed

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

3/4 t. baking soda

1/4 t. baking powder

1/2 C. M & M chocolate candies

1/2 C. rolled oats

1/2 C. regular crisped-rice cereal

1/2 C. white chocolate chips

Holiday Cookies Baking Directions:

Cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg in a large bowl. Add the contents of the jar and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until light browned.

Sand Art Brownies

Layer in Jar:

1/3 C Cocoa Powder

2/3 C Sugar

1/2 C Chocolate Chips

1/2 C Vanilla Chips

2/3 C Brown Sugar

1 C plus 4 Tbls Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 C walnuts (optional)

Sand Art Brownies Baking Directions:

Combine 1 tsp vanilla, 2/3 C oil, and 3 eggs with jar mix and mix well. Put into greased 9x9 or 11x7 inch pan and bake 25-30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Beef Barley Soup Mix

Layer in jar:

3/4 C Medium Pearl Barley, divided – put 1/2 into jar first and the

remaining 1/2 in the jar last

1/2 C Dried Lentils

2 Tbls Dried Parsley

1/4 C Dried Minced Onion

1/4 C Instant Beef Bouillon

2 Tbls Dried Celery

1/2 tsp Dried Thyme Leaves

1 Bay Leaf

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Minced Garlic

Beef Barley Soup Cooking Instructions:

2 Pounds Boneless Beef Chuck –cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 Tbls Vegetable Oil

1 Jar Beef Barley Soup Kit

10 Cups Water

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown beef, pour off drippings. Add soup kit and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Makes 8 generous servings.

Turkey Noodle Soup Mix (makes 3-1/2 pint jars of mix)

1/2 C chicken bouillon granules

3 T dried onion flakes

1 T dried celery flakes

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp thyme

3 C dry fine egg noodles

3 bay leaves

Put a bay leaf in each jar. Combine all ingredients except noodles. Put equal amounts in each jar. Fill jar with noodles (about 1 cup). Store in cool, dry place.

Turkey Noodle Soup Cooking Instructions:

Combine soup mix, 8 cups water and 1 diced carrot in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Discard bay leaf. Stir in 3 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken;

simmer 15 minutes. Yield: 2 quarts

Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup dry split peas

1/3 cup beef bouillon granules

1/4 cup pearl barley

1/3 cup dry lentils

1/4 cup dried minced onion

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice

1/2 cup small macaroni

In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the ingredients in order listed. Seal tightly.

Friendship Soup Cooking Instructions:

1 pound ground beef

3 quarts water

1 can diced tomatoes

To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top and set aside.

In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the reserved macaroni, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

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