Pineapple Nut Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 dozen cookies. Ingredients:
1 cup flour |
1 1/2 cups instant plain oatmeal |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 egg |
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained |
Directions:
1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
5. PINEAPPLE NUT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 3/4 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained.
7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. In a large bowl, blend the butter and egg together until fluffy; then mix in the pineapple.
10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
11. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
13. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
14. Serve immediately or store on a plate, covered in foil, for up to 3 days (for best results, do not use an airtight container).
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