cowboy cookies gift-in-a-jar

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Stormy Stewart
Mio, MI

Cowboy cookies have a little of everyones favorite ingredient and is usually the first gift in a jar someone gets. This is because they present so well. Lovely colors.

(3 ratings)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For cowboy cookies gift-in-a-jar

  • 1 1/3 c
    instant oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make cowboy cookies gift-in-a-jar

  • 1
    Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer.
  • 2
    Include a card with the following instructions:
  • 3
    Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. 3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

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