Cookies in a Jar

By cheri_j

Great gift for the holidays! These cookies will melt in your mouth with pecans, chocolate chips, and rolled oats.

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer.

Include a card with the following instructions: Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.