Best 6 Tropical Cookies In A Jar Recipes

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Indulge in the warm embrace of tropical flavors with our exquisite recipe for "Tropical Cookies in a Jar." Embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a breezy beach, where the air is filled with the sweet scent of exotic fruits and the sound of palm leaves rustling in the wind. With just a few simple steps, you'll create a delightful treat that captures the essence of paradise, making it the perfect gift or a delightful indulgence for any occasion. So, grab your apron and prepare to be amazed as we guide you through the magical world of tropical cookies in a jar.

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COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIE IN A JAR



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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

¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

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

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR I



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Contents for a jar that is filled with the makings for chocolate chip cookies. It helps to pack down each layer to make fit!

Provided by Laura Ashby

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix the salt and baking soda with the flour, then layer the ingredients into a 1 quart, wide mouth jar. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from calico. Place over lid, and secure with rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover rubber band.
  • Enclose a card with the following mixing and baking directions: Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of unsalted butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix in cookie mix. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 153.3 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR IX



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Trail Mix Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup wheat germ
⅓ cup quick cooking oats
1 cup raisins
⅓ cup flaked coconut
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in order given in a quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Mix the flour together with the baking powder. Press each layer firmly in place, it will be a tight fit.
  • Attach directions to jar: Trail Mix Cookies 1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 1 egg, slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. 4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a sprayed cookie sheets. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

COWBOY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR



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Cookie mix layered in a jar. They are great for gift-giving or bake sales.

Provided by Phyllis

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups rolled oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 2. 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. 3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.6 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

JULIA'S BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR



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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

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup white sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup packed brown sugar

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

TROPICAL OATMEAL COOKIES



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Island flavors--macadamia nuts, coconut, and dried tropical fruits--provide an exciting change for basic oatmeal cookies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut
1 (3.25-oz.) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 (7-oz.) pkg. diced dried tropical fruits and raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and dried fruits.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto sprayed cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cookie dough. The best cookie dough for baking in a jar is a thick and dense dough that will hold its shape well. Avoid using a dough that is too soft or runny, as it will not bake evenly in the jar.
  • Use a wide-mouth jar. This will make it easier to fill the jar with cookie dough and to remove the baked cookies from the jar.
  • Pack the cookie dough tightly into the jar. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading out too much while baking.
  • Bake the cookies according to the recipe instructions. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the jar and the type of cookie dough you are using.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the jar. This will help to prevent the cookies from breaking.

Conclusion:

Baking cookies in a jar is a fun and easy way to make a delicious homemade gift. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a variety of different cookie jars that will be sure to please everyone on your list. So next time you're looking for a unique and thoughtful gift, consider making a batch of cookies in a jar.

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