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Tips for Gift Giving




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Fun-Filled Containers!

Why be chained to just putting these great mixes in glass jars when there are so many other options?! One way to get around the problem of finding just the right jar is to use heavy-duty plastic bags. Once you've filled the plastic bags with the mix, there's an endless variety of ways you can fancy 'em up for gift giving.

Place them in a decorative tin or cookie jar.

Place them in a cloth-lined basket.

Have your kids paint pictures on lightweight cardboard gift containers (available at craft stores) or use leftover oatmeal containers.

Place them in a beautiful mixing bowl, and if you want to be extra nice, include a good quality wooden spoon.

Make it a whole baking kit! Along with the mix, include a cookie sheet, measuring spoons, cups and timer! Students away at college would sure love to receive this package in the mail!
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Steps to Give!

Remember to include a card with the instructions on how to finish the recipe. Hint: many of the recipes call for 1/2 of an egg. How does one measure that? Simply beat the egg and place it in a glass measuring cup and divide that amount in half. Or you can just use a whole egg. This will just cause the cookies to rise a little higher while baking.

It's also a good idea to include the amounts of the dry ingredients you used -- that way, they can make the gift again and again!

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Shelve It!

Many people ask about the shelf life of these mixes. If stored in a cool, dry and dark place, your gift can last for up to 6 months, as long as all of the ingredients used to make it were fresh! Make sure your baking powder and baking soda aren't going to expire anytime soon.

If the mix contains nuts, they should be used within 3 months.


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