Meals in a Jar (38 page)

Label each bag:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the shortening, cookie mix, and 1/4 cup of water until a stiff dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Makes about 4 dozen
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Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 6 batches (about 6 dozen cookies each)

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups granulated sugar

4-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup powdered eggs

6 cups flour

2 tablespoons powdered vanilla

2 tablespoons baking soda

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/2 tablespoon salt

16-1/2 cups rolled oats

6 cups dried cranberries

6 cups chopped walnuts

4-1/2 cups butter-flavored vegetable shortening

Instructions

For cookie mix: In each of 6 vacuum bags, Mylar bags, or jars, add and then seal:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 tablespoons powdered eggs

• 1 cup flour

• 1 teaspoon powdered vanilla

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For oats, nuts, and dried cranberries: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 2-3/4 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup dried cranberries

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

For shortening: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening

Ready-Made Meal Assembly

In a Mylar bag, tote bag, or vacuum bag, store:

• 1 jar or pouch cookie mix

• 1 packet oats, nuts, and dried cranberries

• 1 packet shortening

Label each bag:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the shortening, cookie mix, and 1/4 cup of water until a stiff dough forms. Add the oats, nuts, and dried cranberries and stir to combine. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Makes about 6 dozen
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Pecan Sandies

Makes 6 batches (about 3 dozen cookies each)

Ingredients

7-1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided

12 cups flour

2 tablespoons powdered vanilla

6 cups chopped walnuts or pecans

6 cups butter-flavored vegetable shortening

Instructions

For cookie mix: In each of 6 vacuum bags, Mylar bags, or jars, add and then seal:

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 2 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon powdered vanilla

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For extra sugar for rolling cookies: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

For nuts: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For shortening: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 1 cup shortening

Ready-Made Meal Assembly

In a Mylar bag, tote bag, or vacuum bag, store:

• 1 jar or pouch cookie mix

• 1 packet nuts

• 1 packet extra sugar

• 1 packet shortening

Label each bag:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the shortening, cookie mix, and 1 tablespoon of water until a stiff dough forms. Stir in the nuts. Roll the dough into small balls about the size of walnuts and place onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Roll in extra powdered sugar to coat while still hot. Makes about 3 dozen
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Cowboy Cookies (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip)

Makes 6 batches (about 4 dozen cookies each)

Ingredients

6 cups butter-flavored vegetable shortening

6 cups granulated sugar

6 cups brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup powdered eggs

2 tablespoons powdered vanilla

12 cups flour

3 tablespoons baking powder

3 teaspoons salt

12 cups chocolate chips

12 cups rolled oats

Instructions

For shortening: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 1 cup shortening

For cookie mix: In each of 6 vacuum bags, Mylar bags, or jars, add and then seal:

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 tablespoons powdered eggs

• 1 teaspoon powdered vanilla

• 2 cups flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For chocolate chips and oats: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 2 cups chocolate chips

• 2 cups rolled oats

Ready-Made Meal Assembly

In a Mylar bag, tote bag, or vacuum bag, store:

• 1 jar or pouch cookie mix

• 1 packet shortening

• 1 packet chocolate chips and oats

Label each bag:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the shortening, cookie mix, and 2 tablespoons of water until a stiff dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Makes about 4 dozen
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Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes 6 batches (about 3 dozen cookies each)

Ingredients

3 cups granulated sugar

3 cups brown sugar

6 tablespoons powdered eggs

7-1/2 cups flour

4-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

3 teaspoons baking powder

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

3 cups peanut butter, chunky or creamy

3 cups butter-flavored vegetable shortening

Instructions

For cookie mix: In each of 6 vacuum bags, Mylar bags, or jars, add and then seal:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon powdered eggs

• 1-1/4 cups flour

• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For peanut butter: In each of 6 vacuum bags or disposable 4-ounce containers, add and then seal:

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) peanut butter

For shortening: In each of 6 vacuum bags, add and then seal:

• 1/2 cup shortening