Monday, December 17, 2007
COWBOY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR RECIPE
| COWBOY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR RECIPE (from www.recipegoldmine.com) 1 1/3 cups quick oats 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate chips 1 1/3 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 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 directions: Cowboy Cookies: Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixinig bowl. Use your hands to thoroughtly 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 at 350 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. At this time of year, what a great idea for a gift for just about anyone on your list. Canning jars are on sale, lots of pretty ribbons are available, and the kids can help by decorating the jar and with printing out the recipe. We used to cut a round piece of pretty colored material about an inch or two larger than the round lid (using pinking shears for a decorative edge) and just slip it over the lid before you screw the band onto the jar. Add a ribbon around the neck if you like for a pretty looking gift. |
posted by Krista at 1:51 PM
