Give the gift of homemade cookies. This Oatmeal Raisin Spice cookie mix in a jar comes with directions so the recipient can bake their own fresh cookies. These make fun gifts!
Of course, if you just want to bake these cookies right away, skip the jar step!
Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Prepare the mix:
- Mix together flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart “wide mouth” canning jar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down each layer in place before adding the flour mixture.
If you are not doing a gift jar, just put all the ingredients in a big bowl and follow the instructions on the tag, below. - Attach the instructions:
- Write out or print out a tag containing the following instructions so that the recipient of the jar can make the cookies:
- Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened at room temp. Stir in one egg, slightly beaten. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You may need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to baking racks to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies. Shelf life: 3 months.
Notes
- Photo by N Steenhout. Used with permission.
