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Cookie Mix in a Jar IX

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa

"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!"
Original recipe yield 2 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by PIGGYBOX
I just tried making these cookies before giving them away in jars and they came out tasting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by URSULAB
There flour measurement given is not enough for these cookies. Add more flour or add more oatmeal MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2002 by Wendi
This has taken the spot as my all time favorite cookie!! These are WONDERFUL!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by COOKIEQUEEN210
I got one of these jars as a gift, made them the same say, and absolutly loved them! The only... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Cookie Mix in a Jar IX

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 166

  • Total Fat: 1.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 52mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 3g

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