Cherry Almond Muffins (Gift Mix In A Jar) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

JAR Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup instant oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Preparation

Creating the Gift in a Jar:
Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, cherries and then almonds - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg.
CHERRY ALMOND MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375.
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, oil and egg.
Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir.
Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
Bake for 20-25minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.