White Christmas Cherry Bars In A Jar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

MIX for the jar
1/4 cup white chocolate or 1/4 cup vanilla chip
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit mix
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed**
1 cup buttermilk biscuit mix

Preparation

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:.
WHITE CHRISTMAS CHERRY BARS.
Preheat oven to350 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.