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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
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com