Cherri's Korner

It’s gift giving time and I got my trusty “Gifts in a Jar” recipe book out again! Here is a fun one that reminds me of Fruit Cake. Merry Christmas!

Trail Mix Bar Mix

• 1 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup baking and biscuit mix
• 1/3 cup dried cherries or raisins
• 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the following mixing and baking directions.

Trail Mix Bars

• 1 jar Trail Mix Bar
• Mix 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1) Preheat the oven to 375°.

2) In a large bowl, place the Trail Mix Bar Mix.

3) Add egg, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir until the mixture is well blended. Spread into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.

4) Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are brown. Cool before cutting.

Yields: 9-12 bars