Oat and Cherry Scones (Gift Mix in a Jar)

Mom2Rose's Note:

Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 12 scones.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 scones

JAR Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup instant oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup dried cherries

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)

• 10 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, brown sugar and then cherries - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. OAT AND CHERRY SCONES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 10 tbsp melted butter, 2/3 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg white and 3 tbsp water.
7. OAT AND CHERRY SCONES INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. In a large bowl combine the butter, milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
10. Add the contents of the jar and still until just moistened; let stand 5 minutes.
11. Shape dough into 2 6-inch rounds and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
12. With a floured knife, score each round into 6 wedges without cutting through the dough.
13. Combine the egg white and water and brush over each round.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Cool for 5 minutes, cut into scones and serve warm; or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Reviews

[carolinajewel]

I made this for the Christmas Spelling Bee in the Photo Forum. Fits just right in the jar and looks lovely! I will be back to give stars to my review when I make a batch!