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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 Bisquick mix, baking soda, flour and then sugar - 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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PINEAPPLE CAKE GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract and 16 oz can crushed pineapple (drained with juices reserved).
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OPTIONAL glaze recipe: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup reserved heavy pineapple syrup and 1/4 cup butter.
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PINEAPPLE CAKE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 350.
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In a large bowl combine the sour cream, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; 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; stir in the drained, crushed pineapple.
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Pour the batter into a generously greased 9-inch bundt pan.
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Bake for 45-50 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.
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If glaze is desired, stir glaze ingredients over low heat until combined and heated through.
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Transfer warm cake to plate and pour glaze over top; serve immediately.
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Cover and store leftovers for up to 1 week.
