OATMEAL CHIP COOKIE MIX

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I like to give a jar of this oatmeal cookie mix, along with a cookie sheet, for a bridal shower or housewarming gift. -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Pulse oats in a food processor until finely ground; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. , In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer oats, flour mixture, chips, almonds, coconut, brown sugar and granulated sugar, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total)., To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add cookie mixture; blend well (mixture will be dry). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.