Candy Coated Chocolates Gift Jar Cookie Mix Recipe
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Candy Coated Chocolates Gift Jar Cookie Mix

By: SHELL323 
"This cookie jar makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion. You can use regular sized candies instead of the mini's if you like."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1 quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup of the mini candy coated chocolates, raisins, oats, remaining candies, and brown sugar. Pack down well after each addition and attach a tag with the instructions.
  2. Enclose a card with the following instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets; 2) In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 egg and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the contents of the jar until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets; 3) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 58 | Total Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by SARAKE   view full review
I used this recipe to create thank you gifts for a holiday party. We also used them for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by Susan   view full review
This cookie tastes great and looks good in a jar, but they are difficult to bake and store. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2005 by SUPACHEF1   view full review
I made this recipe for a take home gift at my daughters birthday party and all the parents...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by SLEEPYMOMX4   view full review
WE MADE THESE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS, LEFT OUT THE NUTS. THEY WERE AWESOME! WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by P29436   view full review
Cookies fell apart. Cookies were also VERY sweet - too many chocolate candies.

 

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