Gift Idea - Holiday Muffin Mix

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With the price of everything raising, it seems that most families are on an even tighter budget for Christmas this year. This is a great recipe to give as gifts. It is frugal and good at the same time. HOLIDAY MUFFIN MIX 5 c. flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. instant nonfat dry milk 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Store in airtight container at room temperature or in a cool dry place. For gift giving measure 2 cups mix (by dipping cup into mix and leveling off), and place in an airtight container or zipper-topped storage bag. Be sure to include recipe this recipe: Holiday Muffins: 2 cups Holiday Muffin Mix 2/3 cups water 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup oil Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. Place muffin mix in medium bowl. Add water, egg and oil. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. Do not over mix. Fill greased muffin cups approximately 1/2 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins. Package the amount of muffin mix for 1 recipe, a jar of jelly, some hot cocoa mix and the recipe in a basket for a quick and easy gift.