1/4 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and
pack ingredients in the order listed, beginning with
the white chocolate or vanilla chips. If there is
any space left after adding the last ingredient, add
more white chocolate or vanilla chips to fill the
jar. Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle
of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure
in place with ribbon or raffia. Decorate as desired.
Make a gift card to attach as follows:
To make White Christmas Cherry Bars:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Empty contents of
jar into medium bowl. Stir in:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Press into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with
cooking spray. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until
bars are light golden brown and center is almost set.
Makes 16 bars.
* To toast pecans, place in a microwave-safe dish
and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring
every minute.
** After measuring the brown sugar, crumble it between
your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack
the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking
mix from sifting down through it.
