Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Submitted by Nikki Kate

"Cookie in jars. The perfect gift for the hard to get person."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 42

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

• Additional Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• milk, if mix is dry

directions

1. Pour oats into wide-mouth 1 qt glass container with a tight fitting lid.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of the oats.
3. Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix).
4. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
5. To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients.
6. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Milk if necessary.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. Roll into 1-inch balls.
9. Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheeets.
10. Bake 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes or until set.
11. Remove to wire racks to cool.