White Chocolate Cherry Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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 |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 cup instant plain oatmeal |
1/2 cup white chocolate chips |
1/2 cup dried cherries |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, cherries 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. WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
7. COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
10. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
11. Roll the dough into 2 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
12. Bake for 10-12 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 in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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