1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup oat bran or rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp finely snipped candied lemon peel
1/2 cup snipped dried cherries or apples or apricots
1/3 cup chopped almonds or walnuts

Layer all ingredients in a 1-quart canning jar.  Tap jar gently on the counter to settle each layer before adding the next one.  Add additional dried fruits or nuts to fill small gaps, if necessary.  Makes 1 jar.

Gift Tag Directions:  Beat 1/4 cup cooking oil or melted butter, 1 cup milk or vanilla yogurt, and 1 egg in a mixing bow. till combined.  Stir in jar contents.  Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or till done.  Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes.  Transfer from muffin cups to wire rack. Serve warm. Makes 12.

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup Vanilla Sugar
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried lemon peel
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening that does not require refrigeration
1 cup dried blueberries

Gift Tag Directions:  Place jar contents in a large mixing bowl.  Add 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; stir just till moistened.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and quickly knead by folding and pressing gently for 12 to 15 strokes or till nearly smooth.  Pat to 1/2-inch thickness.  Cut into desired shapes with a floured 2 1/2- to 3-inch cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts.  Place scones 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  Brush tops with milk, if desired.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or till golden.  Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.  Serve warm.  Makes 10 to 12.

1 1/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup black tea leaves
12 cardamom pods
4  2-inch pieces cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons dried lemon peel

Gift Tag Directions:  to serve, place jar contents in a large saucepan with 8 cups of water.  Bring to boiling.  Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.  Strain through a wire strainer lined with cheesecloth or coffee filter paper.  to serve, add honey to sweeten to taste.  Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.

2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs or packaged chocolate chip cookies, crushed (about 3/4 of a 10-ounce package)
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts*
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp instant coffee crystals or instant espresso powder

*lightly toast the nuts, cooling them completely before using, for added flavor

Layer ingredients in a 1-quart canning jar or decorative canister.  Tap jar gently on the counter to settle each layer before adding the next one.  Add additional nuts to fill small gaps in the jar, if necessary.  Makes 1 jar.

Gift Tag Directions:  Place jar contents in a large mixing bowl.  Add 4 to 5 tablespoons espresso, strong coffee, or water, using just enough to moisten.  Form into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll generously in 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar.  Place on a sheet of waxed paper, and let stand till dry (about 1 hour).  Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.  Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  Makes about 30.

1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1/2 cup buttermints, lightly crushed
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
Peppermint sticks or round hard candies.

Gift Tag Directions:  for each mug, place 1/4 cup of mix in a mug, and add 2/3 cup boiling water.  Stir till mix dissolves.  Serve with a peppermint stick or candy, if desired.

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