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Gifts In Jars

Gifts In A Jar: Oatmeal Spice Cookie Mix

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup raisins* see variations
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • For the top layer mix:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Be sure to wipe crumbs off the inside after each layer so your layers are not blurred as in this picture. The sugar had not been wiped off early in the layering process.
    Gifts In Jars
  • Wipe the rim of the Gifts in a jar, put on the lid and rim. Decorate as desired. Attach the following label to the Gifts in a jar: Empty jar into a bowl. Blend mix. Add 3/4 cup softened butter. Stir in one slightly beaten egg. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands because the dough will be stiff. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 11-13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling.