How to Make Cookie Mix in a Jar III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cookie Mix in a Jar III is a fun and thoughtful gift that will delight anyone who loves tasty homemade cookies. This recipe takes the traditional concept of "cookie mix in a jar" to the next level by layering the ingredients in a way that creates a visually appealing and delicious cookie mix. Whether you're making these cookie jars for a friend, family member, or as a holiday gift, they are sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Mix together flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Layer ingredients in the following order into a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar: Flour mixture, raisins, rolled oats, brown sugar, and white sugar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down each layer before adding the next layer.
  • Attach a tag with the following instructions: Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix. 3. Mix in 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened. Stir in one slightly beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheets 2 inches apart. 4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling.
  • Nutrition

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 49mg