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Christmas Cowboy Cookies in a Gift Jar

December 8, 2020 By Cooking Mamas 2 Comments

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Christmas Cowboy Cookies in a Gift Jar

Create an easy and delicious homemade Christmas gift to give to neighbors, teachers, friends, and family!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. rolled oats
  • 3/4 c. multi-color M&M’s
  • 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 to 1/2 c. chopped pecans if desired

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Pour or spoon flour mixture into the bottom of a clean 1-quart jar fitted with a canning funnel.
  • Add oats, M&M’s, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and nuts (in that order) being sure to pack in between layers. Remove the funnel and seal with a lid and ring. Makes 1 gift jar
  • Decorate the jar: Cut a 6-inch circle or square piece of cotton fabric. Top jar with fabric, tie with suede, rope, ribbon, or raffia, and attach a spoon or spatula. Print gift tags, labels, and directions below.
  • Directions to attach to the jar: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty cookie mix into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Combine thoroughly. Roll into 1-1/2 balls. Bake for 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Comments

  1. Fatma says

    December 8, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Theirs no eg or butter

    Reply
    • Cooking Mamas says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Hi Fatma, Make the gift jar and attach a “Directions Label” listed at the bottom of the recipe. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Bake as directed.

      Reply

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