Christmas Jewels Mix in a Jar

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mace
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups mixed candied fruit (or more if needed to fill jar)

Instructions

  1. Layer the ingredients in a 1-quart jar.
  2. Attach the following recipe on a gift tag.

Christmas Jewels

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Mix contents of jar with 1/3 cup shortening, 1/2 cup molasses and 1 egg. Mix to blend well. Drop by teaspoonsful about 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.