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Creating the Gift in a Jar:
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Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
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Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
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Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
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CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, softened and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Place the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract in a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer set on low speed.
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Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.
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Pour the batter into a generously greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the cake and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.