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Rainbow Cupcakes (Gift Mix in a Jar)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 24 cupcakes.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup miniature m&m's chocolate candies
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 large egg whites
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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, salt, baking powder, M&Ms and then 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. RAINBOW CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 large egg whites, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
7. RAINBOW CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, butter and extract; blend with electric mixer set on medium speed for 2 minutes.
10. Add the contents of the jar and blend on low speed for 2 minutes.
11. Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner two-thirds full.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
By RecipeOfHealth.com