Gourmet Cookie Mix in a Jar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c chopped nuts, your choice
1-1/4 c rolled oats
1/2 c chocolate chips
1 (5.5 ounce) milk chocolate bar
With wire whisk, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour
into jar and pack down level with heavy object. Mix oatmeal in a
blender.
Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. Pack on top of flour
in jar. Add white sugar and pack down. Add brown sugar and pack
down.
Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar. Finish layering jar with
chocolate chips until even with the top. Use scissors to cut a
nine-inch-diameter circle from the fabric of your choice. Center
fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a
raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.
Attach a card with the following directions:
Gourmet Cookies
Preheat oven to 375. Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into small bowl,
set aside. Spoon brown and white sugar into mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup
margarine or butter, cream well. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla,
mix well. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix
thoroughly. Roll into walnut-sized balls, place on slightly greased
cookie sheet two inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Yield: 3 dozen |