Refrigerator Almond Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

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Refrigerator Almond Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
655
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 3/4 cup almonds , slivered
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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, salt, baking powder, sugar, brown sugar 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. REFRIGERATOR ALMOND COOKIES GIFT TAG:
  6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup mashed banana, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg, milk and vanilla extract.
  9. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  10. Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a 6inch by 1 1/2inch log.
  11. Roll in waxed paper and chill overnight.
  12. Preheat the oven to 425.
  13. Cut each roll into 1/8 inch slices and place on a greased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  14. Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  15. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  16. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 654.55 Kcal (2740 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.25g 43%
Cholesterol 47.72mg 16%
Sodium 1523.77mg 63%
Potassium 432.35mg 9%
Total Carbs 92.35g 31%
Sugars 38.68g 155%
Dietary Fiber 7.37g 29%
Protein 11.32g 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 290.8mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 406.7 Kcal (1703 kJ)
Calories from fat 158 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.56g 43%
Cholesterol 29.65mg 16%
Sodium 946.78mg 63%
Potassium 268.64mg 9%
Total Carbs 57.38g 31%
Sugars 24.03g 155%
Dietary Fiber 4.58g 29%
Protein 7.03g 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 23%
Calcium 180.7mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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