Chocolate Almond Cookies

Jar Prep Time: 5 minutes, Total Time for Cookies: 20 minutes, Serves: 12

Jar Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 cup White sugar
• 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 cup Chocolate chunks

Add for Baking:

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

For Gift Jar:

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in the bottom of the mason jar.
2. Top with the white sugar, followed by the brown sugar.
3. Add in the chocolate chunks, then the almonds. Seal the mason jar.
4. Decorate with holiday ribbon.

For Baking:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Beat butter, egg and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until combined.
3. Add in the gift jar mix and stir well.
4. Drop tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls onto a parment lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
6. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.

Holiday Spiced Simmer Pot

Simmer pots will wow everyone on your list! They’re a great alternative to candles and fill your home with the scents of the season while using fresh, natural ingredients. Just add water and your favorite holiday citrus!

Jar Ingredients:

• 5 whole Cinnamon sticks
• 1 Tbsp. Nutmeg, ground
• 1 Tbsp. Cardamom pods
• 3 Star anise
• 3 Dried Orange peels
• 3 Dried ginger slices

For Gift Jar:

1. Layer dry ingredients in a tall Mason jar in order: nutmeg, cardamom pods, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange peels and ginger slices.
2. Seal the jar and decorate as desired.

To Use:

1. In a large simmer pot, add 5 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil, then add in the jar ingredients.
3. Optional: Add in fresh apples or navel oranges.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is evaporated or continue adding water for extra time.

Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds

Give the gift of cinnamon, spice and everything nice with these homemade roasted almonds. They will make your home smell amazing and make a tasty gift for anyone on your list.

Total time: 60 minutes. Makes four gift jars.

Ingredients:

• 1 Egg white
• 1/2 cup White sugar
• 4 cups Whole, raw almonds
• 1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Water