Snowball Mix

Materials Approx. 1 Quart / 1.1 Litre Wide mouthed Jar Recipe ingredients as shown below Card for making tags Ribbon Zip Lock Bags Recipes in a Jar These make great gifts for friends and family for every occasion from Christmas to birthdays, to mothers day's and even just a pick me up for someone who is feeling down. For these recipes you will need a jar that holds around 1 quart or 1.130 litres. If your jar is airtight add the ingredients directly otherwise place them into an airtight or ziplock bag and attach the recipe card instructions. Tie the whole jar up with some cellophane or add some curling ribbons and a bow to finish off this gift Jar Ingredients: 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top and close the lid Tag Instructions: Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar. Craft ideas by: Craftbits