CANDY COATED CHOCOLATES GIFT JAR COOKIE MIX

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This cookie jar makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion. You can use regular sized candies instead of the mini's if you like.

Provided by SHELL323

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
½ cup raisins
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1 quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup of the mini candy coated chocolates, raisins, oats, remaining candies, and brown sugar. Pack down well after each addition and attach a tag with the instructions.
  • Enclose a card with the following instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets; 2) In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 egg and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the contents of the jar until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets; 3) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 41 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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