Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

Yields

1 gift jar with mix for about 3 dozen cookies

The Cookie Jar Gift you make and give—a sweet gift idea for friends and co-workers that's so simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup firmly packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Spoon into 1-quart, wide-mouthed canning jar. Layer remaining ingredients in order given, making sure to firmly pack down each layer. Clean inside of jar with dry paper towel after each layer. Decorate lid by cutting fabric into 7-inch wide square or circle. Secure with rubber band; tie with decorative ribbon and accents.

Attach these instructions to the jar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg and 2 tsp. vanilla extract until combined. Slowly add contents of jar and mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Using the back of a spoon, flatten cookies slightly. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.

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