Friendship Soup And Friendship Brownies - Gifts In A Jar

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I have posted a few gifts in a jar recipes earlier and thought you may be ready for a few more. These are great to keep on hand for your personal use or to give as gifts for just about any occasion. They are very frugal to make and are always well received. I like to keep some for myself to use when I am in a hurry for a meal for just me and my husband. Friendship Brownie Mix 1 C flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 C brown sugar 1/3 C unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 C vanilla chips 1/2 C semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 C walnuts, chopped 2/3 C white sugar Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Layer the ingredients in a wide-mouth quart jar. Decorate jar and don’t forget to add this gift tag: Friendship Brownie Mix Combine contents of jar with: 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2/3 cup vegetable oil. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes. ============================= Friendship Soup Mix 1/2 C dry split peas 1/3 C beef bouillon granules 1/4 C pearl barley 1/2 C dry lentils 1/4 C dried minced onion 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 C uncooked long grain rice 1/2 C alphabet macaroni or other small pasta (can be put in a plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar. ( (I use spaghetti and break it into small pieces) In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 package Decorate the jar and don’t forget the instructions on your gift tag: Friendship Soup Mix 1 package Layered Friendship Soup Mix 1 lb ground beef 3 quarts water 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, un-drained Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts)