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oatmeal raisin cookies in a jar

(2 ratings)
karlyn255 avatar
Recipe by
Stormy Stewart
@karlyn255
Mio, MI

These are great anytime.

(2 ratings)
yield 1 qt jar
prep time 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal raisin cookies in a jar

  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/3 c
    chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled completely
  • 1/2 c
    packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 c
    old-fashioned oats
  • 1 c
    buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
  • 1/2 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c
    buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar

How To Make oatmeal raisin cookies in a jar

  • 1
    Instructions for layering ingredients: In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar
  • 2
    Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place with a rubber band, then ribbon or raffia. Decorate as desired.
  • 3
    Note: When measuring brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it.
  • 4
    Make a gift card to attach as follows: "Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 1! 0 to 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies Substitute almond extract for vanilla in cookies containing almonds.
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