Country Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I have made these for the last 3 years as gifts for sunday school teachers, the mail carrier, the woman who does my hair, etc and they have received rave reviews. Everyone who receives them asks for them the following year. Enjoy them Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins |
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed |
3/4 cup white sugar |
1 cup rolled oats |
Directions:
1. Using a 1 quart jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given.
2. Pack down the jar after each addition.
3. Replace the lid and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric.
4. Secure the fabric with a rubber band, cover the rubber band with a piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid.
5. Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
8. Add the entire contents of the jar and mix by hand until combined.
9. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 mins in a preheated oven.
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