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Sand Art Cookies

By: Jane Koch 
"A perfect quick and easy gift. The layers in the jar are as beautiful as a work of art."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a 1 quart or 1 liter jar, layer the ingredients in the order given. Lightly pack down the jar after each addition. Attach a card with the following instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Empty the entire contents of the jar into a medium bowl. Add 1 large egg and 1/2 cup of margarine melted; mix well. Form dough into 1 inch balls and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by ELLENR   view full review
I gave these out as gifts before I tried the recipe. One person commented she needed to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by CHARLES LINCOLN   view full review
We found that you need to use 1/2 cup margarine instead of the listed 1/4 cup. I believe this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by GDAMADDEN   view full review
I am planning on making these for Christmas gifts, so I decided to try them for myself. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by KarenK   view full review
Pretty easy. However, there's so much stuff in them that when you bake them they hardly stay...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by PATTIH5   view full review
I decided to use this recipe for my daughter's 5th grade class Valentine's Day Party. I cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by KATHY HEIN   view full review
This is an easy recipe and looks beautiful! A fun gift idea for any occasion. I found you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by CMCFRO   view full review
The jars look great. The cookie tastes good, it a bit dry and hard. Would cut down on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by LISALYNNF   view full review
Makes a great gift and everyone loves them! You can use different colored rice crispy's to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by B   view full review
I have to agree with an earlier post, too much stuff! I think I would leave out the M&M's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by MLosk   view full review
I always make these recipes first before giving them as gifts. I followed the directions,...

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