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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 sugar, flour, baking powder, soda, salt and then dried blueberries - 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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DRIED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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DRIED BLUEBERRY MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 375.
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In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla.
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Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir.
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Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.