Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar

• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• ground ginger↗2 teaspoons
• ground cloves↗1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground allspice1 teaspoon
• brown sugar, packed↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking powder and baking soda. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. In a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder/soda mixture, then the brown sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.

2. 2

   Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: Gingerbread Cookies.

3. 3

   1. Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. 4

   2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   3. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   4. Bake for 10-12 minutes Decorate as desired.