Holiday Spice Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

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Holiday Spice Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, orange peel, lemon peel, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brown sugar and then the sugar - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  5. HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES GIFT TAG:
  6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.
  7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. In a large bowl, blend the honey, butter, egg and milk.
  10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  11. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  13. Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 222.9 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.07g 9%
Cholesterol 13.63mg 5%
Sodium 464.38mg 19%
Potassium 60.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.66g 14%
Sugars 22.47g 90%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 2.61g 5%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 67.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.91 Kcal (1565 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.18g 9%
Cholesterol 22.87mg 5%
Sodium 778.98mg 19%
Potassium 101.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 68.21g 14%
Sugars 37.69g 90%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 8%
Protein 4.38g 5%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 7%
Calcium 113.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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