Nutty Cinnamon Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, butterscotch chips and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER COOKIES MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. Layer the above ingredients in a 1-quart jar. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and put into a small zip-top bag. Label the bag "Cinnamon Sugar Topping" and attach it to the outside of the jar.
• 2. Attach the following recipe on a gift tag: Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies: Heat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 cup softened salted butter, 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in Cinnamon Sugar Topping. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.