COWBOY COOKIE MIX

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Since half the fun of cookies is baking them, I give this merry-making mix as a gift. The ingredients look so pretty in a jar...and the cookies smell terrific coming out of the oven!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
Additional Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Pour oats into a wide-mouth 1-qt. glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of oats. Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch. , To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large bowl; stir to combine ingredients. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 11-13 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.