Cherry Almond Muffins (Gift Mix in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 12 muffins. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup instant oats |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped |
1/2 cup almonds, chopped |
1 cup vanilla yogurt |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. Creating the Gift in a Jar: 2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. 3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, cherries and then almonds - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible. 4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below. 5. CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS GIFT TAG: 6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg. 7. CHERRY ALMOND MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS: 8. Preheat oven to 375. 9. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, oil and egg. 10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir. 11. Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full. 12. Bake for 20-25minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 13. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. 14. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. |
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