Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

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• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 cups rolled oats
• 5 1⁄2 ounces chocolate bars
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. (Use a funnel that has a 2-inch opening, to layer nicely in jar.) With wire whisk, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
2. Pour into jar, pack down level with heavy object.
3. Mix oatmeal in a blender.
4. Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal.
5. Pack on top of flour in jar.
6. Add white sugar and pack down.
7. Add brown sugar and pack down.
8. Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar.
9. Finish layering jar with mini or regular chocolate chips until even with the top (no more than 1/2 cup).
10. RECIPE TO ATTACH TO JAR: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
11. Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into small bowl, set aside.
12. Spoon brown and white sugar into mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cream well.
13. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mix well.
14. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix thoroughly.
15. Roll into walnut size balls, place on slightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
16. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
17. Makes 3 dozen.