Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

Cowboy cookies in a jar — layered for a beautiful mix that is great for gift-giving or bake sales.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

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 — Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar: 1. Preheat the 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.