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Christmas Ornaments
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon together to form a stiff
dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with
cookie cutters. Make a hole for ribbon. Carefully
place on rack to dry. Let air dry several days,
turning occasionally. If you prefer they may be
baked at 150 degrees for 5-6 hours.
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Cinnamon Scented Christmas
Ornaments
4 oz. can (about 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add
applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2
to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are
thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough
portion to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters.
Using straw or toothpick, make small hole in top of ornament.
Place cut out ornaments on wire rack to dry. Allow several days
to dry, turning ornaments over once each day. Use these
ornaments to decorate gifts, hang on tree, etc.
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Gingerbread Ornaments
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Combine first 4 ingredients and blend well. Stir in applesauce
and mix well. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet.
Cut with cookie cutters of different shapes. Put a tiny hole in
top with toothpick. Let dry 4 days. Put string through hole and
hang on Christmas tree. Can also make hearts for all year home
ornaments. Smells wonderful.
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Bread
Dough Christmas Ornaments (Not Edible)
Mix 1 slice white bread (without crust) and 1 tablespoon glue.
Keep wrapped. Mix assorted acrylic paints into separate piles of
dough. This takes awhile to mix. For white dough you must use
white paint. Flatten with a rolling pin. Shape into forms or use
cookie cutter. Brush 1 tablespoon glue mixed with 1 tablespoon
water over shapes. Stick wire into dough and let set at least 2
hours.
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Christmas
Bread Ornaments
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
Combine flour with salt; add water. Stir the mixture with a
spoon until it starts to form a smooth dough. Knead dough about
5 minutes. To make ornaments, pinch off bits of dough and form
shapes. Such as bears, Christmas trees, gingerbread people and
snowmen or roll out the dough and use cookie cutters. To make
hair, push a piece of dough through a garlic press. Bake at 350
degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Paint with acrylic
paints, then spray with clear acrylic spray. On the back of the
ornament, write the name and the year.
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Homemade
Dough Ornaments
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
Cookie cutters
Straw
Yarn
Tempera paint
Clear fixative spray
Mix first 3 ingredients. Knead for 5 minutes and shape into a
ball. Roll dough on a floured surface. Cut into shapes with the
cookie cutters or shape with your own design. Make a hole in the
top with straw (or toothpick). Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Paint with Tempera paint. While paint is still wet, you can
sprinkle with glitter, if desired. When dry, spray with clear
fixative. Insert yarn into the hole and tie in a bow and hang on
your Christmas tree.
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Play Clay Ornaments
2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water
Mix soda and cornstarch together, blending well. Add the cold
water and mix well until mixture is smooth. Boil for one minute
until it has consistency of mashed potatoes. Stir constantly.
Spoon out on a plate. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to cool.
Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper. Cut out designs with a
cookie cutter or shape by hand. Let dry until hardened, about 1
to 2 days. Paint ornaments with Tempra or water colors. Dry well
and coat with shellac or clear nail polish. Hangers may be
mounted on back with glue, or pressed into dough before it
dries.
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A Recipe for Christmas
Take a quart of joy and gladness A pack of folk and kin -- A
dash of Christmas spirit And toss some laughter in. Take a large
amount of giving And spread it generously; Read directions in
the Good Book And apply them carefully. Garnish well with human
kindness, On crystal leaves of cheer, And you'll have a batch of
Christmas To last the coming year.
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Holiday Smells (not
edible)
A simple recipe for that delightful holiday fragrance to scent
your home or office for the entire season. This mixture of apple
juice and spices is a joy to share with your friends and family.
1 lg. jar or can apple juice
1 pkg. pickling spice
1 pkg. whole cloves
1 pkg. stick cinnamon
Mix all ingredients in crock pot. Add water to fill container.
Bring to boil, then simmer for as long as you desire. This
mixture will last about 1 week. If you wish to use again, strain
out spices. Add fresh juice and water. Be sure to reuse your
spices in the next brew. A little water may be added. Please
note: "This is not a beverage, only a fragrance."
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Make Your Home Smell Wonderful
2 c. pineapple juice
Cinnamon sticks
2 tbsp. whole cloves
1 tbsp. ginger
Bring to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer
uncovered. Add more water as liquid evaporates.
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Christmas Potpourri (Not Edible)
2 qt. pine needles
4 c. citrus peel, cut into sm. pieces
and dried
1 candle sense (pine)
3 c. rock salt
2 cans rosemary, chopped
1 can basil, chopped
Mix and put in glass jar. Lasts years. Just put lid on for a
couple days to get a stronger smell.
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Jar
Mix Recipes
International Coffee Mix
1 c. powdered coffee creamer or nonfat
dry milk powder
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. instant coffee powder
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Mix all together. To serve, place 3-4 teaspoons of mixture in a
mug and fill with boiling water. (2 cups of coffee creamer may
be substituted for the coffee creamer, cocoa and granulated
sugar.) May be used for gifts by placing in a decorative jar or
a nice coffee mug and add serving directions. Each recipe makes
about 5 cups.
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Spiced Mocha Mix
1 c. dry non-dairy creamer
1 c. hot cocoa mix
2/3 c. instant coffee powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar. Makes great
Christmas gifts.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Use 3 tablespoons in one cup of boiling water.
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Christmas Soup Mix Jar Gift
1 lb. dry red kidney beans
1 lb. dry pinto beans
1 lb. dry split peas
1 lb. dry black eye peas
1 lb. dry Navy beans
1 lb. dry lentils
1/2 c. dried parsley flakes
1/2 c. dried bell pepper pieces
1/2 c. dried minced onion
1/2 c. dried celery flakes and leaves
2-3 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. dried ground red pepper
2 tsp. cracked black pepper
8-10 pt. jars with lids
Mix all beans in a large bowl. Pick out any discolored beans.
Divide beans evenly in 8 or 10 pint jars leaving 3/4 inch of
space at the top. Combine all remaining ingredients and divide
evenly in the jars. Seal with lid.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Soak bean and spice mixture in 2 quarts of water overnight. DO
NOT RINSE OR DRAIN. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook 2 hours.
Add salt pork, ham bone, or turkey carcass plus 16 oz. tomatoes
and 8 oz. tomato sauce. Cook an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Serve with hot bread and fruit. Makes 8-10 gifts.
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Brownie Jar Mix Gift Recipe
4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 c. vegetable shortening or oil
Put all ingredients except the shortening in a large bowl; use a
spoon to mix until uniform. Cut in shortening using either a
pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture looks like a
chocolate cornmeal. Seal tightly in a plastic bag or a jar,
label along with this page number and store at room temperature.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Put 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract in a mixing
bowl; beat slightly. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or
margarine which has been cooled. Lightly spoon 2 cups of mix
into the mixing bowl; do not pack the mix when measuring. Beat
well with a spoon to make a somewhat smooth batter; stir in 1/2
cup chopped nuts, if desired. Spread into a greased and floured
8x8x2 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35
minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan, then cut into squares.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Jar Mix Gift Recipe
This can be stored for 6 months in the refrigerator.
9 c.
unbleached flour
3 c. sugar
3 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking soda
4 c. shortening (not butter or
margarine)
4 c. pecans
4 (12 oz.) pkgs. chocolate chips
Store this mix in an airtight container.
Recipe to attach to jar:
To make cookies: 3 1/2 c. mix
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Plus milk as needed
Drop onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15
minutes. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.
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Oatmeal Cookies Jar Mix Gift Recipe
Mix:
3 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
Cut in 1 cup shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir
in 3 cups oatmeal. Store in a tightly covered container.
Recipe to attach to jar:
2 dozen cookies
Combine: 1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Stir in 2 cups dry mix. Drop dough by teaspoon onto greased
cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 oven for 10-12 minutes.
Yield: 8 dozen cookies.
*You may add 1/2 cup raisins, dates,
chocolate chips or nuts.
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Brownie Jar Mix Gift Recipe
7 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. cocoa
1 tbsp. salt
4 c. flour
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. shortening
Mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together in
large bowl. Stir well. Cut in shortening until it resembles
coarse meal. Place in air tight container. Store in dry place or
in the refrigerator up to six weeks.
Recipe to attach to jar:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 3 beaten eggs to 3 cups of the
mix. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Flour
and grease 9" square pan and bake all at 350 degrees for 35 to
40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
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