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DREAMSICLE COOKIES IN A JAR

Makes about 30
1/2 cup powdered orange flavored drink mix, such as Tang
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups vanilla baking chips
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Combine the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Layer the ingredients in a
clean glass wide mouth quart sized jar, starting with the Tang, then sugar, vanilla chips
and ending with the flour mixture. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next
ingredient.
Attach a recipe card with the following instructions to the jar.
Dreamsicle Cookies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Empty contents into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly
beaten and teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended.
Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking
sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until tops are very lightly
browned. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet then remove cookies to wire racks to cool
completely.
Makes 2 -1/2 dozen

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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
5 teaspoons instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
2 cups milk
Heat all the ingredients except milk in saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly, until
chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer
uncovered, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat just until hot. Beat with
hand mixer until foamy. Top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.