Christmas Cookies in a Jar Recipe
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Christmas Cookies in a Jar

By: Lori Daniels 
"With layers of vanilla chips, oats and dried cranberries, this delectable cookie mix looks as good as it tastes! For a special gift, tuck a jar in a pretty basket with wooden spoon, cookie sheet, kitchen timer and instructions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup orange flavored dried cranberries
  • 1 cup vanilla or white chips
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the sugar and brown sugar, packing well between each layer. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; spoon into jar. Top with oats, cranberries and chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drop by the tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by HAV2SING   view full review
I have to say I love this cookie. It is very sweet with the white chocolate chips (but I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Linda   view full review
I put these together and sold them at a craft show. They sold out in minutes! After baking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by kathryn   view full review
not the best
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Sheri   view full review
I decided to make these before I gave the jar as gifts. The flavor is wonderful. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2009 by BrendaLee   view full review
I loved this recipe but I made it with cherry chips instead of cranberries and it turned our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Sharon   view full review
Good, hearty cookie.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by Gourmet Girl   view full review
These are delicious, and really do make the nicest 'gift in a jar'. We call them "Cranberries...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by ericksonpad   view full review
I gave it 4 stars for it's potential! The white chocolate chips and cranberries are yummy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by LINDA0902   view full review
Good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by SonntagMom   view full review
I wanted to give my family something different this year, so I chose this recipe. I did a...

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