Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart, "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredient.
- Decorate jar for gift giving and attach card with the following instructions
Cowboy Cookies
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Add 1 stick butter or margarine, melted, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
Cool for 5 minutes on a baking sheet.
Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.
