Gift Baskets for Women family/friends

I am making baskets this year. I am going to have hot chocolate mix and cookie mix, along with a mug full of assorted Hershey's kisses, a pot holder and a PC measure all. I'm giving these to the women in my family and my friends. I'm not going overboard this year (budget wise), b/c my goals are 1. new house (was hoping by end of year, maybe now another year?) and 2. family vacation.



Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 16
Categories : Gifts-in-a-Jar

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
2 Tablespoons baking cocoa
1 1/2 cups nondairy creamer, fat-free
20 peppermints -- broken up
miniature marshmallows

In a one-quart wide-mouth jar, layer powdered sugar, then cocoa, packing each layer as tightly as possible.

Wipe the inside of the jar with a paper towel to remove any excess cocoa before adding the next layer.

Add nondairy creamer to jar, packing tightly.

Add peppermint pieces. Fill any remaining space in top of jar with a layer of miniature marshmallows; secure lid.

Directions: Empty jar into a large mixing bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture back into jar. To serve, add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1/4 cup cocoa mixture; stir to blend.

Crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 48
Categories : Gifts-in-a-Jar

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup Rice Krispies®
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

In a wide mouth quart jar, layer sugar, brown sugar, cooking oats, cereal and chocolate; pressing firmly after each addition.

Combine flour, salt and baking powder together, mixing well. Add to top of jar.

Attach directions:
1 jar Crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix jar of ingredients with butter, egg and vanilla; blend well.
Shape into 1" balls. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes.

Yield:
"4 dozen"

Tonight's dinner...

Meatloaf, rice, peas and baked beans, fresh sliced peaches, fresh lemonade.

Savory Meatloaf

Recipe By :Cherylann
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Crockpot

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup quick cooking oats -- uncooked
1 packet onion soup mix
2 pounds ground beef
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes -- drained well
ketchup -- for topping

Spray inside of crockpot with nonstick spray or line with a crockpot bag.

Combine eggs, 1/2 cup ketchup, oats, soup mix and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Put ground beef in crockpot, pour egg mixture on top; mix well. Form into a loaf.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 160°.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 440 Calories; 32g Fat (66.2% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 150mg Cholesterol; 714mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 5 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Lemonade

Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 quarts water
2 1/2 cups splenda
4 small lemons -- sliced

Fill 1 gallon jar 3/4 of water. Add sugar. Stir until sugar is melted. Add lemons. Fill jar with water and chill.