With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be a delightful experience to show your appreciation for loved ones with thoughtful homemade gifts. If you desire to spread joy and warmth, creating oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in a jar is an excellent option. Not only is it a fun and easy task, but it also allows for customization to suit various dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you prefer gluten-free, vegan, or classic flavors, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect cookie jar gift, ensuring that your recipients will relish every bite.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
JULIA'S BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR
These cookies in a jar are great for presents or fundraisers!
Provided by Julia
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the flour, baking soda, white sugar, and the chocolate chips. Place 1/2 of the mixture in a clean quart sized glass jar, and pack firmly. Place the brown sugar on top, again packing firmly. Place the remaining flour mixture on top. Cover with a lid.
- Attach an index card with the following directions: Empty contents of jar into a large bowl. In separate bowl combine 3/4 cup of butter, 1 1/2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add to dry mixture. Drop by tablespoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 84.7 mg, Sugar 32.5 g
COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIE IN A JAR
My boyfriend and I made 2 dozen of these jars as Christmas gifts this year, and they were a big hit. You can substitute raisins for chocolate chips, but the chocolate makes for a nice change.
Provided by CARRIKER
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a 1 quart or 1 liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition. Put the lid on, and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric. Secure the fabric over the lid using a rubber band, then cover the rubber band by tying a nice piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid. Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR (FOR GIFT-GIVING)
Makes a perfect holiday gift for a cookie-lover! You will need a 1-quart glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, and if desired and a red or green bow to tie around the jar.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 23m
Yield 15-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the flour together with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Layer the ingredients in the glass jar (pressing each layer firmly in place before adding on the next layer).
- This is optional; push a small cinnamon stick into the side of the mixture (make certain that it is showing through the glass).
- Include a card with the following instructions**.
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease cookie sheet/s.
- Mix 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine with 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
- Stir in the entire contents of the jar; mix until combined (you may need your hands to finish the mixing).
- Shape in small balls.
- Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)
Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 dozen cookies.
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, oatmeal, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then chocolate chips - 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.
- CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL 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.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be. Use real butter, not margarine, and use good-quality chocolate chips. If you can find them, use organic oats.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The cookies should be baked at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will be undercooked.
- Let the cookies cool completely. The cookies will be easier to handle and will taste better if you let them cool completely before you eat them.
Conclusion:
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in a jar are a delicious and easy-to-make gift. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives them. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a batch of these cookies in no time. So next time you are looking for a thoughtful and delicious gift, give oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in a jar a try.
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