Post by Granny Smith on Feb 16, 2012 23:03:50 GMT -5
Ambrosia Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T banana cream instant pudding
4 vanilla wafers, broken into small pieces
2 T flaked coconut
2 tsp. very finely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp cherry gelatin
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1/4 cup mini marshmallows, measured into a small
ziploc bag & sealed.
1 (4 oz) snack size pineapple tidbits
Place the pineapple cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the ambrosia mix & marshmallow bag to the top.
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Empty pineapples into your mug, add ambrosia mix, stirring well.
Place in fridge for 10 minutes to set, top with marshmallows, stir & serve immediately.
Serves 1
Baked Beans Mix in a Mug
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. Bacos (salad topping)
2 tsp. Country Time lemonade powder (NOT sugar free)
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp dry mustard
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place the following into a Mug lined with tissue paper & top
with bag of seasonings above.
1 (6-8 oz can baked beans or Pork N Beans (I get these at walmart for 5 for $1.)
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Empty beans in to mug, stir in seasonings. Heat for 2-3 minutes, stopping once or twice to stir.
Additional Tips- Ideas:
Great for Camping Trips, RV's & College Students
Baked Custard in a Mug
1 1/2 to 2 cup oven-safe mug
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon raisins
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Mix sugar, cornstarch, raisins and nutmeg, then put into a small zip-type plastic bag. Line the mug with tissue paper in a coordinating color, then place the plastic bag inside the mug. Place the mug on a square of colored cellophane, add some ribbon to tie at the top, and add a gift tag with the following instructions:
Baked Custard
1 cup milk
Custard mix from bag
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 beaten egg yolk
Heat oven to 325 degrees F/165 degrees C.
Bring the milk to a simmer in a medium pan.
Mix well the custard mix from the bag with vanilla extract and egg yolk. Add 1 tablespoon of the milk to the powder, mix well, then slowly add the remaining milk.
Pour the mix into the mug, and bake for 15 minutes.
Banana Bread Recipe With Chocolate Chips
Baked In A Mug
1 oven proof mug with the volume of 1-1/2 to 2 cups
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1/2 ripe banana
1 egg
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
OPTION: additional 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for glaze
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside of oven proof mug with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, walnuts, and 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
Mash banana, egg, and oil in small bowl to combine. Stir in mixture set aside; blend well.
Pour batter into prepared mug (3/4 full for rising space) and bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
This banana bread recipe makes one one mug gift; multiply recipe for two or more gifts.
OPTION: melt the additional 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for glaze and drizzle over room temperature bread.
Banana Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T. banana cream instant pudding mix (about 1/3 of a 4-serving pkg)
6 vanilla wafers, broken into medium size pieces
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Gift Idea: Place several mixes in a mug lined with tissue paper & attach gift tag & tiny Mug size whisk.
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Empty Mix into your mug, stir in 1/2 c. milk, whisk well. Allow to set 10 minutes in fridge, top with sliced banana if desired, stir and serve immediately.
Birthday Cake Mix in a Mug
1 cake mix any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavors:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix :
In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth.
Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe.
Brownie Mix in a Mug
4 T. instant brownie mix
Measure all small Ziploc baggie, seal.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag.
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Pour mix into mug add. 2 Tbsp water & mix well. Microwave for 1 minute.
Add ins: (Choose 1 of the following)
1 T. mini m&m's
1 T.
Chopped Walnuts
1 T. Chopped Pecans
1 T. Dried Chopped Cherries
Butterfingers Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T. butterscotch instant pudding mix
6 vanilla waters, broken into medium sz pieces
2 Butterfingers miniatures candy bars, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & small whisk.
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Empty mix into mug, add 1/2 c. cold mix, whisk well. Chill 10 minutes and serve immediately.
Butterscotch Cake in a Mug
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 small box butterscotch instant pudding mix
Combine all, blending well. Measure 1/2 c. into 8 individual baggies.
Label as "Cake Mix." (makes 8)
Glaze Mix (makes 1):
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla powder
Combine in small baggie, Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Butterscotch Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray.
Empty cake mix into cup.
Add 1 egg white,
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water.
Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Cake in a Coffee Mug
1 cake mix any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, (Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavor Ideas:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix : In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth. Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe.
Chai Tea Latte Mix in a Mug
2 T. French Vanilla coffee creamer (powder)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground cloves (less than 1/8 tsp!)
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into Mug & Fill with very hot water, stir well & enjoy.
Cherry Cider Simmer Mix in a Mug
2 T. French Vanilla coffee creamer (powder)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground cloves (less than 1/8 tsp!)
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into Mug & Fill with very hot water, stir well & enjoy.
Chicken and Rice Casserole in a Mug
1/3 cup instant rice
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chunk chicken
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, except the can of chicken. Mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place can of chicken in mug and top with filled bag. Make sure the mug holds a volume of 1 1/2 cups.
Decorate mug and attach a gift tag with the following directions:
Chicken and Rice Casserole:
Chicken and Rice Casserole Mix
1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Place chicken and rice casserole mix from bag into mug. Add drained chicken from can to ingredients in mug.
In a small saucepan, place water and butter. Bring to a boil and pour over ingredients in mug. Mix well and let stand for 5 to 8 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and heat in microwave until cheese is melted.
Chocolate Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 T finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
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Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Chocolate Hedgehog Mug Mix
Chocolate Hedgehog Mug mix mingles the flavors of a cookie like base with rich chocolate chips and walnuts to create a super fast inexpensive dessert, snack or adorable mix in a mug gift idea for all ages.
3 tbs of brown sugar
4 tbs flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbs of chopped walnuts
2 tbs of chocolate chips
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Tag Instructions:
2 tbs of margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty mix into cup. Add egg white, melted margarine and vanilla extract. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Chocolate Mocha-Iced Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1 small box chocolate instant pudding mix
Combine ingredients and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix."
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons instant flavored coffee
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Chocolate Mocha-Iced Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 T finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
5 Crushed peppermint candies & 1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
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Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Chocolate-Mallow in a Mug
2 tablespoons chocolate flavor instant pudding
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Line a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug with tissue paper in a coordinating color. Add instant pudding and marshmallows to a small zip-type plastic bag. Place in mug.
Add the following instructions
on a gift tag:
Chocolate-Mallow Drink
Remove contents of mug. Microwave 1 cup milk in the mug on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Add contents of bag, and stir until pudding mix is dissolved. Serve immediately.
Christmas Breakfast in a Mug
Christmas coffee mug
1 packet hot cocoa mix
Individually wrapped muffin
Cellophane-wrapped candy cane
Place all of the items in the mug for a quick gift breakfast. Place in a clear decorative plastic bag and tie with a ribbon.
Cinnamon Honey Bun Coffee Cake Mix in a Mug
Measure the following into a baggie, Seal & Tie off.
1/3 cup yellow cake mix
Add the following into a separate baggie, seal & tie off, label as Topping Mix:
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp finely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp cinnamon
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Empty Cake mix into mug.
Add 2 tsp Oil, 1 T. Water, 1 Egg White, whisk well.
Sprinkle topping packet on & cook on high in microwave for 2 minutes.
Company's Coming Dessert Mix in a Mug
Place mix in a pretty mug, lined with tissue paper, add a couple little birthday candles and a book of matches (if the recipient is old enough to light them! Great Birthday idea for College students, Elderly who may only want a "little" sweets, etc.
1 cake mix
any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavors:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix
In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth.
Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe
Dirt Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T chocolate instant pudding mix (about 1/3 of a 4-serving pkg)
1 T very finely chopped pecans or walnuts
3 Oreos cookies, broken into medium size pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into Mug & ad 1/2 c. cold milk. Stir well, chill 10 minutes. Stir and serve immediately.
Ginger Cake in a Mug
1 1/2 to 2 cup oven-safe mug
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Line the mug with tissue paper in a coordinating
color
Mix all the ingredients together. Place into a zip-type plastic bag and place into the mug.
Ginger Cake
Contents of bag
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons warm water
Heat oven to 350 degrees F/165 degrees C.
Remove contents of mug. Lightly grease the inside of the mug.
Mix all the ingredients together well and pour batter into the prepared mug. Bake for 20 minutes.
Hearty Ranch Potatoes in a Mug
2/3 cup dried mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon Ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon real bacon bits
1 teaspoon dried chives
In a small bowl, combine above ingredients. Mix well and place in sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug. Make sure the mug holds a volume of 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and add following directions:
Hearty Ranch Potatoes:
Hearty Ranch Potato Mix
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Place mix from bag in mug.
In small saucepan over medium heat, place water, milk and butter. Bring to a low simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Mix well, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
Hot Cookie Pudding and Kiss Mix in a Mug
6 vanilla sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
1 T. powdered milk
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into mug, add 2/3 c. hot water, whisk well. Microwave 1 minute until marshmallows melt, stir & add in hershey's kisses (unwrapped of course) and serve.
Hot Cookie Pudding Mix in a Mug
6 vanilla sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
1 T. powdered milk
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into mug, add 2/3 c. hot water, whisk well. Microwave 1 minute until marshmallows melt, stir and serve.
Hot Raspberry Tea Mix in a Mug
1 T sugar
2 tsp Country Time Lemonade powder
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/2 tsp raspberry gelatin
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into mug, top with boiling water, stir, cool slightly & Serve steaming.
Jello Cake Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any flavor cake mix
1 T. any flavor Jello
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Combine the following into a small baggie & label as Glaze Mix:
2 T. Powdered sugar
1/2 tsp Jello
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Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL.
Microwave on high 2 minutes. In the meantime, mix glaze while cake is cooking by adding a couple drops of water to the glaze mix (mix it right in the bag!) snip off a corner and squeeze gently onto your cake
Lemon Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix
1 small box lemon instant pudding mix
Combine ingredients and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix."
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered lemonade
mix
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
NOTE: The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Lemon Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni
3 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, dried parsley and grated Parmesan Cheese. Mix well and place in a small zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in a mug. Make sure the mug holds a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups.
In a separate bowl, combine macaroni and white sauce mix. Mix well and place in a small zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug with other bag. Decorate and attach a tag with the following directions:
Gift Tag Directions:
Macaroni and Cheese:
Macaroni and Cheese Mix
1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place ingredients from bag containing macaroni in lightly greased mug.
In a small saucepan, place milk, butter and water. Bring to a simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Loosely cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
Place ingredients from remaining bag in a separate bowl. Add olive oil and toss. Sprinkle crumb mixture over macaroni and cheese in mug. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 10 minutes.
Milky Way Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/8 cup milk chocolate chips
1/8 cup sugar
6 Milky Way miniatures Candies, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
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Combine Fudge Mix, 1 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Milky Way Cake Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any chocolate flavor cake mix
4 Milky Way Miniatures candies chopped into pieces.
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Mocha Pudding in a Mug
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
In small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and seal in a zip-top bag. Place in mug which has a volume of 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and attach following directions:
Mocha Pudding:
Mocha Pudding mix
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Kahlua liquer (optional)
1 cup whole milk
Pour mocha pudding mix from bag into mug. Add egg yolk and liqueur to ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring whole milk to a simmer. Add 1 tablespoon of pudding mixture from mug to saucepan and mix well. Pour milk mixture into mug with remaining pudding mixture and stir well. Place mug with pudding in microwave and heat for 1 minute, until pudding begins to thicken.
Enjoy warm or chilled with a dollop of whipping cream.
Pasta Alfredo Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup angel hair pasta (broken into pieces)
2 T. + 1 tsp Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Mix
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Shake of pepper
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
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Empty Mix into mug, add 1 tsp margarine & 1 cup of boiling water, cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir well.
Peach Cobbler Mix in a Mug
2 T. sugar
2 T. flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) container snack size peaches
Place the peaches cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the cobbler mix on top.
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Melt 1 T. margarine in mug & melt, when done, add mix & 2 T. Milk, whisk well. add peaches on batter and cook 2 more minutes.
Peach Crisp Mix in a Mug
2 T quick oats
1 T sugar
1 T brown sugar
1 T flour
1 T finely chopped walnuts
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) container snack size peaches
Place the peaches cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the crisp mix on top.
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Melt 1 T. margarine in mug, when done, add mix & whisk well until blended. Pour in peaches and cook 2 more minutes.
Peanut Butter Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup sugar
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Place baggies in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & tiny wooden spoon.
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Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Pineapple Cake Recipe -- Baked In A Two Cup Mug
This pineapple cake recipe requires an oven proof mug that holds at least two cups.
After the cake is baked and cooled to room temperature wrap it in a clear bag with ribbon or raffia tied above the mug to hold the bag closed.
Another way of presenting this gift is to place the cake baked in a mug in a small wicker basket lined with a napkin or tea towel and include several bags of herbal tea or a small can of gourmet coffee.
1 oven proof mug with a volume of at least 2 cups
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 brown sugar, packed
4 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray inside of mug with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine melted butter and brown sugar in the mug until well blended, add pineapple tidbits, and set aside.
In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream granulated sugar and room temperature butter until light and creamy. Add egg and blend well. Stir in dry ingredients and stir until blended. Add milk and stir until batter is smooth. Pour into mug allowing room at the top for rising.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
This pineapple cake recipe makes one gift in a two cup mug; for more than one cake gift multiply the ingredients.
Pineapple Pudding Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup dry Pineapple Cake mix
1 T. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp dry cherry gelatin
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) snack size fruit cup of pineapple tidbits
Place the pineapple cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the crisp mix on top.
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Empty pineapples into mug, add mix & top with 1 T. margarine. Nuke in microwave for 2 minutes, whisk & (recipe ended here, but you probably have to microwave one more minute)
Pineapple-Coconut Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box pineapple cake mix
1 small box coconut instant pudding mix
1 heaping tablespoon coconut
Combine cake mix and pudding mix and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix." Put coconut flakes into a separate small zip-type bag.
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla powder
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
NOTE: The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Pineapple-Coconut Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake. Sprinkle coconut over the glaze.
Pineapple Crisp in a Mug
1/4 cup dry pineapple cake mix
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon dry cherry gelatin
Measure all into a small zip-type plastic bag. Seal, and shake to combine.
1 (4 ounce) snack size fruit cup pineapple tidbits
Line a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug with
tissue paper in a coordinating color. Set the pineapple up in the bottom. Add the dry mix bag to the top
Attach a gift tag with the following instructions:
Pineapple Crisp
Remove contents of mug. Empty pineapple into mug, then add the dry mix and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, then stir briefly.
Potato Soup Mix in a Mug
1-3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups dry milk
2 Tb. instant chicken bullion
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Combine all & then divide by measuring
1/2 c. into each small ziploc bag.
Place 1 mix in a Mug lined with Tissue paper & attach tag & small wire whisk with ribbon.
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Empty mix into mug and fill with boiling water, whisk, allow to set 3 minutes, enjoy.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any chocolate flavor cake mix
4 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures candies chopped into pieces.
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper & attach tag & small wire whisk with ribbon.
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Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/8 cup milk chocolate chips
1/8 cup sugar
6 Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Place in a Mug lined
with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & tiny wooden spoon.
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Combine Fudge Mix, 1 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Sausage and Rice Casserole in a Mug
1/2 cup instant rice
2 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
1 teaspoon dried red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
In a small bowl, combine above ingredients. mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug with a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups.
Decorate and attach following directions:
Sausage and Rice Casserole:
Sausage and Rice Casserole Mix
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sausage, cooked and crumbled.
Place Sausage and Rice Casserole Mix from bag in mug.
Sour Cream Chili Bake in a Mug
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
1 tablespoon dried tomatoes
1/2 cup Fritos corn chips
In small bowl combine first five ingredients. Place in small zip-top bag and seal. Place bag in mug. In a separate zip-top bag, place corn chips and seal. Place bag in mug with other bag. Decorate and include the following directions:
Sour Cream Chili Bake:
1/2 cup ground beef
Sour Cream Chili Bake Mix
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef and drain off fat. Add contents of bag containing seasoning and water. Mix well and heat for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, combine meat mixture, corn chips from remaining bag, sour cream and shredded cheddar. Pour mixture into lightly greased mug. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and water. Bring to a boil and pour over ingredients in mug. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare sausage and drain off fat. Stir cooked and crumbled sausage into rice mixture.
Tortilla Soup Mix in a Mug
3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
Measure all ingredients into a small ziploc baggie. Shake to combine.
To use:
Empty mix into a large microwavable mug, Add 1 cup water. Stir, & nuke for 1 & 1/2 - 2 minutes.
Stir Again. Cover and let sit 3 minutes. Eat Up.
Tortilla Soup in a Mug
3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
Measure all ingredients into a small ziploc baggie. Shake to combine.
To use:
Empty mix into a large microwavable mug, Add 1 cup water. Stir, & nuke for 1 1/2- 2 minutes.
Stir Again. Cover and let sit 3 minutes.
Tuna and Noodle Casserole in a Mug
1/3 cup small egg noodles
2 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
1 teaspoon celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried onion
Pinch of garlic powder
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chicken gravy (dry mix)
1 small can tuna
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients
except the tuna. Mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place can of tuna in mug and top with filled bag. Make sure the mug holds a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and add following directions:
Tuna and Noodle Casserole:
Tuna and Noodle Casserole Mix
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded cheese
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place mix from bag in lightly greased mug.
In small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and olive oil. Bring to a simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Stir until well incorporated and cover with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in drained tuna from can and shredded cheese. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
White Chocolate Cookies Mix In A Mug
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, or blueberries)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into small food storage bag and seal. Place the bag in a mug.
Attach the following preparation instructions:
White Chocolate Cookies Mix
1/2 stick butter (2 ounces), softened (not melted)
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 Cookie Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter in bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended.
Add cookie mix and beat until blended. Drop dough by tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, and remove to wire rack to cool completely.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Use dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips. Or, your favorite nuts or raisins for the dried fruit.
2 T banana cream instant pudding
4 vanilla wafers, broken into small pieces
2 T flaked coconut
2 tsp. very finely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp cherry gelatin
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1/4 cup mini marshmallows, measured into a small
ziploc bag & sealed.
1 (4 oz) snack size pineapple tidbits
Place the pineapple cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the ambrosia mix & marshmallow bag to the top.
Attach Tag:
Empty pineapples into your mug, add ambrosia mix, stirring well.
Place in fridge for 10 minutes to set, top with marshmallows, stir & serve immediately.
Serves 1
Baked Beans Mix in a Mug
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. Bacos (salad topping)
2 tsp. Country Time lemonade powder (NOT sugar free)
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp dry mustard
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place the following into a Mug lined with tissue paper & top
with bag of seasonings above.
1 (6-8 oz can baked beans or Pork N Beans (I get these at walmart for 5 for $1.)
Attach Tag:
Empty beans in to mug, stir in seasonings. Heat for 2-3 minutes, stopping once or twice to stir.
Additional Tips- Ideas:
Great for Camping Trips, RV's & College Students
Baked Custard in a Mug
1 1/2 to 2 cup oven-safe mug
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon raisins
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Mix sugar, cornstarch, raisins and nutmeg, then put into a small zip-type plastic bag. Line the mug with tissue paper in a coordinating color, then place the plastic bag inside the mug. Place the mug on a square of colored cellophane, add some ribbon to tie at the top, and add a gift tag with the following instructions:
Baked Custard
1 cup milk
Custard mix from bag
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 beaten egg yolk
Heat oven to 325 degrees F/165 degrees C.
Bring the milk to a simmer in a medium pan.
Mix well the custard mix from the bag with vanilla extract and egg yolk. Add 1 tablespoon of the milk to the powder, mix well, then slowly add the remaining milk.
Pour the mix into the mug, and bake for 15 minutes.
Banana Bread Recipe With Chocolate Chips
Baked In A Mug
1 oven proof mug with the volume of 1-1/2 to 2 cups
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1/2 ripe banana
1 egg
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
OPTION: additional 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for glaze
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside of oven proof mug with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, walnuts, and 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
Mash banana, egg, and oil in small bowl to combine. Stir in mixture set aside; blend well.
Pour batter into prepared mug (3/4 full for rising space) and bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
This banana bread recipe makes one one mug gift; multiply recipe for two or more gifts.
OPTION: melt the additional 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for glaze and drizzle over room temperature bread.
Banana Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T. banana cream instant pudding mix (about 1/3 of a 4-serving pkg)
6 vanilla wafers, broken into medium size pieces
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Gift Idea: Place several mixes in a mug lined with tissue paper & attach gift tag & tiny Mug size whisk.
Attach Tag:
Empty Mix into your mug, stir in 1/2 c. milk, whisk well. Allow to set 10 minutes in fridge, top with sliced banana if desired, stir and serve immediately.
Birthday Cake Mix in a Mug
1 cake mix any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavors:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix :
In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth.
Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe.
Brownie Mix in a Mug
4 T. instant brownie mix
Measure all small Ziploc baggie, seal.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag.
Attach Tag:
Pour mix into mug add. 2 Tbsp water & mix well. Microwave for 1 minute.
Add ins: (Choose 1 of the following)
1 T. mini m&m's
1 T.
Chopped Walnuts
1 T. Chopped Pecans
1 T. Dried Chopped Cherries
Butterfingers Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T. butterscotch instant pudding mix
6 vanilla waters, broken into medium sz pieces
2 Butterfingers miniatures candy bars, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & small whisk.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 1/2 c. cold mix, whisk well. Chill 10 minutes and serve immediately.
Butterscotch Cake in a Mug
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 small box butterscotch instant pudding mix
Combine all, blending well. Measure 1/2 c. into 8 individual baggies.
Label as "Cake Mix." (makes 8)
Glaze Mix (makes 1):
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla powder
Combine in small baggie, Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Butterscotch Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray.
Empty cake mix into cup.
Add 1 egg white,
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water.
Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Cake in a Coffee Mug
1 cake mix any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, (Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavor Ideas:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix : In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth. Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe.
Chai Tea Latte Mix in a Mug
2 T. French Vanilla coffee creamer (powder)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground cloves (less than 1/8 tsp!)
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into Mug & Fill with very hot water, stir well & enjoy.
Cherry Cider Simmer Mix in a Mug
2 T. French Vanilla coffee creamer (powder)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground cloves (less than 1/8 tsp!)
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into Mug & Fill with very hot water, stir well & enjoy.
Chicken and Rice Casserole in a Mug
1/3 cup instant rice
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chunk chicken
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, except the can of chicken. Mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place can of chicken in mug and top with filled bag. Make sure the mug holds a volume of 1 1/2 cups.
Decorate mug and attach a gift tag with the following directions:
Chicken and Rice Casserole:
Chicken and Rice Casserole Mix
1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Place chicken and rice casserole mix from bag into mug. Add drained chicken from can to ingredients in mug.
In a small saucepan, place water and butter. Bring to a boil and pour over ingredients in mug. Mix well and let stand for 5 to 8 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and heat in microwave until cheese is melted.
Chocolate Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 T finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Attach Tag:
Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Chocolate Hedgehog Mug Mix
Chocolate Hedgehog Mug mix mingles the flavors of a cookie like base with rich chocolate chips and walnuts to create a super fast inexpensive dessert, snack or adorable mix in a mug gift idea for all ages.
3 tbs of brown sugar
4 tbs flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbs of chopped walnuts
2 tbs of chocolate chips
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Tag Instructions:
2 tbs of margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty mix into cup. Add egg white, melted margarine and vanilla extract. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Chocolate Mocha-Iced Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1 small box chocolate instant pudding mix
Combine ingredients and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix."
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons instant flavored coffee
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Chocolate Mocha-Iced Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 T finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
5 Crushed peppermint candies & 1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Attach Tag:
Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Chocolate-Mallow in a Mug
2 tablespoons chocolate flavor instant pudding
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Line a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug with tissue paper in a coordinating color. Add instant pudding and marshmallows to a small zip-type plastic bag. Place in mug.
Add the following instructions
on a gift tag:
Chocolate-Mallow Drink
Remove contents of mug. Microwave 1 cup milk in the mug on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Add contents of bag, and stir until pudding mix is dissolved. Serve immediately.
Christmas Breakfast in a Mug
Christmas coffee mug
1 packet hot cocoa mix
Individually wrapped muffin
Cellophane-wrapped candy cane
Place all of the items in the mug for a quick gift breakfast. Place in a clear decorative plastic bag and tie with a ribbon.
Cinnamon Honey Bun Coffee Cake Mix in a Mug
Measure the following into a baggie, Seal & Tie off.
1/3 cup yellow cake mix
Add the following into a separate baggie, seal & tie off, label as Topping Mix:
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp finely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Attach Tag:
Empty Cake mix into mug.
Add 2 tsp Oil, 1 T. Water, 1 Egg White, whisk well.
Sprinkle topping packet on & cook on high in microwave for 2 minutes.
Company's Coming Dessert Mix in a Mug
Place mix in a pretty mug, lined with tissue paper, add a couple little birthday candles and a book of matches (if the recipient is old enough to light them! Great Birthday idea for College students, Elderly who may only want a "little" sweets, etc.
1 cake mix
any flavor
1 ( 4 serving size) instant pudding mix , any flavor
Blend ingredients well until completely mixed. Measure ½ cup dry mix into sandwich bags, Makes 8-9) & tie it closed using ribbon.
Flavors:
Lemon cake mix- lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix- vanilla pudding
Devils food cake mix- chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix- coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix- butterscotch pudding
Glaze mix
In a separate bag combine the following ingredients:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp dry flavoring
( ex. powdered lemonade mix, powdered orange breakfast drink mix, cocoa powder)
To Use:
Grease or spray coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty Cake Mix into mug and add 1 egg white, 1 T. Oil & 1 T water. Blend with fork until smooth.
Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes.
While cake is cooking add 1 ½ tsp water to glaze mix in baggie. Close and gently rub baggie until glaze is smooth. When cake is done, remove from microwave, cut a small hole in the corner of glaze packet and apply glaze to your mug cake.
Eat while warm!
Other Help Items:
If you want to make the packets easier for the recipient add a couple teaspoons of Just Whites egg replacement powder to each individual packet or Cake "mix". On directions tag add an additional 1 T water to recipe & omit egg white from recipe
Dirt Pudding Mix in a Mug
2 T chocolate instant pudding mix (about 1/3 of a 4-serving pkg)
1 T very finely chopped pecans or walnuts
3 Oreos cookies, broken into medium size pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into Mug & ad 1/2 c. cold milk. Stir well, chill 10 minutes. Stir and serve immediately.
Ginger Cake in a Mug
1 1/2 to 2 cup oven-safe mug
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Line the mug with tissue paper in a coordinating
color
Mix all the ingredients together. Place into a zip-type plastic bag and place into the mug.
Ginger Cake
Contents of bag
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons warm water
Heat oven to 350 degrees F/165 degrees C.
Remove contents of mug. Lightly grease the inside of the mug.
Mix all the ingredients together well and pour batter into the prepared mug. Bake for 20 minutes.
Hearty Ranch Potatoes in a Mug
2/3 cup dried mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon Ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon real bacon bits
1 teaspoon dried chives
In a small bowl, combine above ingredients. Mix well and place in sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug. Make sure the mug holds a volume of 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and add following directions:
Hearty Ranch Potatoes:
Hearty Ranch Potato Mix
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Place mix from bag in mug.
In small saucepan over medium heat, place water, milk and butter. Bring to a low simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Mix well, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
Hot Cookie Pudding and Kiss Mix in a Mug
6 vanilla sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
1 T. powdered milk
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2/3 c. hot water, whisk well. Microwave 1 minute until marshmallows melt, stir & add in hershey's kisses (unwrapped of course) and serve.
Hot Cookie Pudding Mix in a Mug
6 vanilla sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
1 T. powdered milk
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2/3 c. hot water, whisk well. Microwave 1 minute until marshmallows melt, stir and serve.
Hot Raspberry Tea Mix in a Mug
1 T sugar
2 tsp Country Time Lemonade powder
1/2 tsp unsweetened instant tea
1/2 tsp raspberry gelatin
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, top with boiling water, stir, cool slightly & Serve steaming.
Jello Cake Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any flavor cake mix
1 T. any flavor Jello
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Combine the following into a small baggie & label as Glaze Mix:
2 T. Powdered sugar
1/2 tsp Jello
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL.
Microwave on high 2 minutes. In the meantime, mix glaze while cake is cooking by adding a couple drops of water to the glaze mix (mix it right in the bag!) snip off a corner and squeeze gently onto your cake
Lemon Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix
1 small box lemon instant pudding mix
Combine ingredients and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix."
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered lemonade
mix
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
NOTE: The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Lemon Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake.
Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni
3 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, dried parsley and grated Parmesan Cheese. Mix well and place in a small zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in a mug. Make sure the mug holds a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups.
In a separate bowl, combine macaroni and white sauce mix. Mix well and place in a small zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug with other bag. Decorate and attach a tag with the following directions:
Gift Tag Directions:
Macaroni and Cheese:
Macaroni and Cheese Mix
1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place ingredients from bag containing macaroni in lightly greased mug.
In a small saucepan, place milk, butter and water. Bring to a simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Loosely cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
Place ingredients from remaining bag in a separate bowl. Add olive oil and toss. Sprinkle crumb mixture over macaroni and cheese in mug. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 10 minutes.
Milky Way Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/8 cup milk chocolate chips
1/8 cup sugar
6 Milky Way miniatures Candies, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Attach Tag:
Combine Fudge Mix, 1 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Milky Way Cake Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any chocolate flavor cake mix
4 Milky Way Miniatures candies chopped into pieces.
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Mocha Pudding in a Mug
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
In small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and seal in a zip-top bag. Place in mug which has a volume of 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and attach following directions:
Mocha Pudding:
Mocha Pudding mix
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Kahlua liquer (optional)
1 cup whole milk
Pour mocha pudding mix from bag into mug. Add egg yolk and liqueur to ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring whole milk to a simmer. Add 1 tablespoon of pudding mixture from mug to saucepan and mix well. Pour milk mixture into mug with remaining pudding mixture and stir well. Place mug with pudding in microwave and heat for 1 minute, until pudding begins to thicken.
Enjoy warm or chilled with a dollop of whipping cream.
Pasta Alfredo Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup angel hair pasta (broken into pieces)
2 T. + 1 tsp Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Mix
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Shake of pepper
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Attach Tag:
Empty Mix into mug, add 1 tsp margarine & 1 cup of boiling water, cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir well.
Peach Cobbler Mix in a Mug
2 T. sugar
2 T. flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) container snack size peaches
Place the peaches cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the cobbler mix on top.
Attach Tag:
Melt 1 T. margarine in mug & melt, when done, add mix & 2 T. Milk, whisk well. add peaches on batter and cook 2 more minutes.
Peach Crisp Mix in a Mug
2 T quick oats
1 T sugar
1 T brown sugar
1 T flour
1 T finely chopped walnuts
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) container snack size peaches
Place the peaches cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the crisp mix on top.
Attach Tag:
Melt 1 T. margarine in mug, when done, add mix & whisk well until blended. Pour in peaches and cook 2 more minutes.
Peanut Butter Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup sugar
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Place baggies in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & tiny wooden spoon.
Attach Tag:
Combine Fudge Mix, 2 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Pineapple Cake Recipe -- Baked In A Two Cup Mug
This pineapple cake recipe requires an oven proof mug that holds at least two cups.
After the cake is baked and cooled to room temperature wrap it in a clear bag with ribbon or raffia tied above the mug to hold the bag closed.
Another way of presenting this gift is to place the cake baked in a mug in a small wicker basket lined with a napkin or tea towel and include several bags of herbal tea or a small can of gourmet coffee.
1 oven proof mug with a volume of at least 2 cups
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 brown sugar, packed
4 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray inside of mug with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine melted butter and brown sugar in the mug until well blended, add pineapple tidbits, and set aside.
In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream granulated sugar and room temperature butter until light and creamy. Add egg and blend well. Stir in dry ingredients and stir until blended. Add milk and stir until batter is smooth. Pour into mug allowing room at the top for rising.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
This pineapple cake recipe makes one gift in a two cup mug; for more than one cake gift multiply the ingredients.
Pineapple Pudding Mix in a Mug
1/4 cup dry Pineapple Cake mix
1 T. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp dry cherry gelatin
Measure all into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
1 (4 oz) snack size fruit cup of pineapple tidbits
Place the pineapple cup in a mug lined with tissue paper, add the crisp mix on top.
Attach Tag:
Empty pineapples into mug, add mix & top with 1 T. margarine. Nuke in microwave for 2 minutes, whisk & (recipe ended here, but you probably have to microwave one more minute)
Pineapple-Coconut Cake in a Mug
8 (1 1/2 to 2 cup) microwave-safe mugs
1 (18.25 ounce) box pineapple cake mix
1 small box coconut instant pudding mix
1 heaping tablespoon coconut
Combine cake mix and pudding mix and measure 1/2 cup of mix into a small zip-type bag. Label as "Cake Mix." Put coconut flakes into a separate small zip-type bag.
Glaze Mix:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla powder
Place into a small zip-type plastic bag. Label as "Glaze Mix." Attach to the cake mix bag with a twist tie.
Place into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug.
NOTE: The Glaze Mix ingredients are for 1 cake, so you will have to make a batch for each mug you are giving.
Attach the baking instructions on a gift tag:
Pineapple-Coconut Cake
Mist inside of coffee mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Empty Glaze Mix into a small bowl and add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Mix well. Pour glaze over baked cake. Sprinkle coconut over the glaze.
Pineapple Crisp in a Mug
1/4 cup dry pineapple cake mix
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon dry cherry gelatin
Measure all into a small zip-type plastic bag. Seal, and shake to combine.
1 (4 ounce) snack size fruit cup pineapple tidbits
Line a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug with
tissue paper in a coordinating color. Set the pineapple up in the bottom. Add the dry mix bag to the top
Attach a gift tag with the following instructions:
Pineapple Crisp
Remove contents of mug. Empty pineapple into mug, then add the dry mix and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, then stir briefly.
Potato Soup Mix in a Mug
1-3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups dry milk
2 Tb. instant chicken bullion
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Combine all & then divide by measuring
1/2 c. into each small ziploc bag.
Place 1 mix in a Mug lined with Tissue paper & attach tag & small wire whisk with ribbon.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug and fill with boiling water, whisk, allow to set 3 minutes, enjoy.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Mix in a Mug
1/3 cup any chocolate flavor cake mix
4 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures candies chopped into pieces.
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper & attach tag & small wire whisk with ribbon.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Mix in a Mug
1/8 cup milk chocolate chips
1/8 cup sugar
6 Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, chopped into pieces
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine
1/2 cup mini marshmallows : measured into a separate small baggie.
Place in a Mug lined
with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag & tiny wooden spoon.
Attach Tag:
Combine Fudge Mix, 1 1/2 T. Margarine & cook in microwave 3 minutes. Remove & quickly stir in marshmallows, until well melted.
Cool 5-7 minutes and then place in fridge for 8-10 minutes to set.
Sausage and Rice Casserole in a Mug
1/2 cup instant rice
2 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
1 teaspoon dried red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
In a small bowl, combine above ingredients. mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place sealed bag in mug with a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups.
Decorate and attach following directions:
Sausage and Rice Casserole:
Sausage and Rice Casserole Mix
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sausage, cooked and crumbled.
Place Sausage and Rice Casserole Mix from bag in mug.
Sour Cream Chili Bake in a Mug
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
1 tablespoon dried tomatoes
1/2 cup Fritos corn chips
In small bowl combine first five ingredients. Place in small zip-top bag and seal. Place bag in mug. In a separate zip-top bag, place corn chips and seal. Place bag in mug with other bag. Decorate and include the following directions:
Sour Cream Chili Bake:
1/2 cup ground beef
Sour Cream Chili Bake Mix
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef and drain off fat. Add contents of bag containing seasoning and water. Mix well and heat for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, combine meat mixture, corn chips from remaining bag, sour cream and shredded cheddar. Pour mixture into lightly greased mug. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and water. Bring to a boil and pour over ingredients in mug. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare sausage and drain off fat. Stir cooked and crumbled sausage into rice mixture.
Tortilla Soup Mix in a Mug
3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
Measure all ingredients into a small ziploc baggie. Shake to combine.
To use:
Empty mix into a large microwavable mug, Add 1 cup water. Stir, & nuke for 1 & 1/2 - 2 minutes.
Stir Again. Cover and let sit 3 minutes. Eat Up.
Tortilla Soup in a Mug
3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
Measure all ingredients into a small ziploc baggie. Shake to combine.
To use:
Empty mix into a large microwavable mug, Add 1 cup water. Stir, & nuke for 1 1/2- 2 minutes.
Stir Again. Cover and let sit 3 minutes.
Tuna and Noodle Casserole in a Mug
1/3 cup small egg noodles
2 tablespoons Knorr classic white sauce mix
1 teaspoon celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried onion
Pinch of garlic powder
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chicken gravy (dry mix)
1 small can tuna
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients
except the tuna. Mix well and place in a sandwich size zip-top bag and seal. Place can of tuna in mug and top with filled bag. Make sure the mug holds a volume of at least 1 1/2 cups. Decorate and add following directions:
Tuna and Noodle Casserole:
Tuna and Noodle Casserole Mix
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded cheese
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place mix from bag in lightly greased mug.
In small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and olive oil. Bring to a simmer and pour over ingredients in mug. Stir until well incorporated and cover with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in drained tuna from can and shredded cheese. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
White Chocolate Cookies Mix In A Mug
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, or blueberries)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into small food storage bag and seal. Place the bag in a mug.
Attach the following preparation instructions:
White Chocolate Cookies Mix
1/2 stick butter (2 ounces), softened (not melted)
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 Cookie Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter in bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended.
Add cookie mix and beat until blended. Drop dough by tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, and remove to wire rack to cool completely.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Use dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips. Or, your favorite nuts or raisins for the dried fruit.
