Recipe in a jar – gift idea

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Recipes in a jar are such a great gift to give and receive especially if you have teenagers away at university. Here are two recipes you could create for gifts this holiday season.

Chocolate bliss balls

  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 8 medjool dates

Method:

Layer all the ingredients except the dates in a jar, pressing firmly after each layer. Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.

Recipe to attach:

Add the contents of the jar and the dates in a food processor with 1/4 cup water and process until the mixture forms a dough. Add a little extra water if needed to ensure it is well combined. Form the dough into medium-sized balls by rolling a portion between your palms. Place the finished balls on a tray lined with baking paper or in a container and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Note: if the bliss balls wont be made within a couple of weeks put the sunflower seeds and walnuts in a separate jar so they remain fresh.

Chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Method:
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Place flour mixture in a large jar. Layer remaining ingredients in order listed above, pressing firmly after each layer. Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.
Recipe to attach:
Preheat oven to 180° C. Beat 110g softened butter, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until blended. Add biscuit mix; mix well, breaking up any clumps.
Drop rounded tablespoon onto a tray lined with baking paper.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies.