For a Christmas gift that’s full of fun and handmade, this Christmas cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia is a great present for teachers, neighbours, friends and family.
They’re easy enough to make, look fantastic and if you’re making a bundle in one sitting, then it’ll keep the kids creative for an afternoon.
Starting off, figure out how many jars you’ll be filling and make sure they fit everything in, a one-litre jar with lid and seal should do the trick.
You’ll also need gift tags to attach on the side to write on coking instructions and a sweet festive message to go along with it.
Ingredients:
* 340g self raising flour, sifted;
* A pinch of salt;
* 160g brown sugar;
* 65g dried cranberries;
* 75g dried apricots, roughly chopped;
* 80g white chocolate, roughly chopped;
* 80g dark chocolate, roughly chopped;
* 125g butter, melted; and
* Two extra-large eggs, lightly beaten.
Starting with the flour, evenly layer the flour, salt, sugar, cranberries, apricot, white chocolate and dark chocolate firmly in a 1 litre jar with lid and seal.
Using a ribbon, tie on a gift tag with the following directions: Just mix in 125g melted butter and 2 extra-large eggs.
Roll into balls and place on lined baking trays 4cm apart.
Flatten slightly and bake at 170°C for 16 to 20 mins.
Cool on wire racks.
