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Cookie Mix in a Jar III

“Oatmeal Raisin Spice 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. Make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy.”

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

I don't like Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, but these sure changed my mind!! Everyone we sent them to asked us for the recipe. They're terrific!

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elicott

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2006

too dry...too oaty...and not that nice...i omitted the raisins and used white oats which i believe is the same...it didn't taste that great... i still prefer the ready mix by betty croker

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virtual

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2006

Really nice to make ahead of time for those times when you crave. I substituted some dried cranberries instead of raisins.

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Jen C

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2006

Yummy! I am an avid baker and found these to be one of the best cookies I have ever baked. They flatten out quite a bit in the oven, and have a very rich flavor. Absolutely delicious!

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Melanie

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2006

The best oatmeal cookies I have EVER had!

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AMYLYNN6841

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manassas, Virginia, USA

Living In: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2005

mmmmmm, what a delicious recipe! i made up 2 jars as christmas presents then baked a batch so the recipients would have a dozen cookies each for sampling. the ingredients fit fine inside the mason jars (using old fashioned oats, not quick oats) & the layered effect was very pretty. these cookies taste perfect, i wouldn't change a thing. one note: my yield was 2 1/2 cookies. many thanks lisa!

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LESLIE30

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2005

This is a very nice oatmeal cookie recipe. It makes chrispy, flat oarmeal cookies with a nice flavor. I would put less nutmeg in it next time or omit all together. I only give it 4 stars because I prefer a more robust oatmeal cookie. My favourite oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is still the one from the classic Better Homes Cookbook. It is similar to this recipe but has no nutmeg and calls for baking powder and more flour. Cloves are optional. I am sure you could adapt that recipe for a jar too.

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RedChowDawg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Sevenoaks, Kent, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2005

I didn't actually bake the cookies, but I did package them and give them away as gifts and got rave reviews. I ended up seperating the two cups of oatmeal. I added the first cup and then the sugars and then the second cup at the top. It was easier to squish everything into the jar that way.

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glittergirl94

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Franklin, New Hampshire, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2005

I am making these as Christmas gifts and decided to try a batch to taste test...awesome flavor! I did have great difficulty fitting everything into a wide-mouthed quart jar. I realized after that I used quick-cooking oats and I used chocolate covered raisins rather than plain. Are the rolled oats smaller than the quick-cooking? The smell is wonderful while they bake...If anyone can comment on the use of the oats I'd love to read it.

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