Easy Soft Waffle Mix
Makes 1 pint jar
1 2/3 c. flour
1/3 c. nonfat dry milk
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. nutmeg
Whisk together all ingredients in medium bowl. Layer mixture into 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid, one-fifth at a time, packing down lightly before adding the next layer.
Cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe car with ribbon.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:
EASY SOFT WAFFLES
Makes 3 9-INCH WAFFLES
1 jar Easy Soft Waffle Mix
1 1/4 c. (10 oz.) sparkling or still water
2 T. corn or vegetable oil
1 egg
1/4 t. orange extract
Preheat and prepare waffle iron according to manufacturers directions.
Place contents of jar in medium mixing bowl; add water, oil, egg and orange extract. Stir with wire whisk or fork until most lumps are gone. Let mix rest for 5 minutes.
Pour 1/3 cup batter ( a generous 1/3 cup portion) onto prepared waffle iron. Cook until there's no longer any steam coming from the waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with your favorite waffle toppings.
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Coffee-Toffee Almond Bar Mix
Makes 1-quart jar
BARS:
2 1/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 T. instant espresso or instant coffe granules
3/4 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. toffee chips or English toffee bits
ICING:
1 c. powdered sugar
Layer flour into 1-quart jar with tight-fitting lid, one third at a time, packing down firmly before add the next layer. Add sugar layer and espresso granules. Place almonds and toffee chips in resealable food storage bag; place powdered sugar in separate resealable food storage bag. Place bags in jar.
Cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe card with ribbon.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:
COFFEE-TOFFEE ALMOND BARS
MAKES ABOUT 20 BARS
BARS:
1 jar Coffee-Toffee Almon Bar Mix
1 c. (2 sticks0 unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg
ICING:
1 1/2 T. milk
1 t. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350* F. Spray a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Remove packets from jar. Whisk together remaining contents of jar in medium bowl. Cream butter and egg with electric mixer in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, one third at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in toffee bits and almonds by hand.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan.
For icing, sift powdered sugar into small bowl; make well in center. Add milk and almond extract. Whick until sugar dissolves. Drizzle icing over bars.
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