OATMEAL FRUIT COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

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Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix in a jar. The layers of different ingredients make a very attractive and once baked very tasty gift. If you can't locate dried cherries you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.

Provided by Althea

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup wheat germ
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup golden raisins
⅔ cup flaked coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.
  • Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.
  • Attach a card with the following directions: Oatmeal Fruit Cookies 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined. 3. Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined. 5. Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 166.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

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