Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Why not give your friends and family everything they need to make tasty cookies with a healthful twist?Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a JarServes: 36 | Serving Size: 1 cookieTotal Time: 30 min | Prep: 20 min | Cook: 10 minIngredients:

• 1 decorative jar or cookie tin
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Assembly Directions:

1. Pack sugars in the bottom of the cookie jar.
2. Mix the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, and apple pie spice in a bowl and add to the jar.
3. Layer the chips, pecans, and cranberries on top of the flour mix.
4. Seal the jar and attach a note with the following directions:

Baking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Empty the jar into a large mixing bowl and mix with your hands.
3. Add the following ingredients and mix well:1 stick trans-fat-free margarine1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 egg, beaten
4. Shape into walnut size balls, and place 2 inches apart on a nonstick baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from pan after a few minutes and cool on a wire rack. Makes 3 dozen.

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