Holiday Food Gifts: Cookie Mix in Jar

Tis the season to give! Turn your kitchen into Santa's workshop and give the gift of Holiday baking.  My next four posts are dedicated to Holiday Food Gifts! Falalalala lala lala!

This thoughtful gift is a great way of sharing your best cookie recipe with a loved one and it can be created in a few minutes, which makes it a great last minute gift idea. Simply layer the dry ingredients of this holiday cookie recipe in a jar and attach the directions.

Cookie Mix in Jar
Pistachio, Cranberry, Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Mix

Pour the dry ingredients in the jar in the following order:
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pistachio, shelled
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks


Attach these directions to the jar:
Empty contents of jar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 2 eggs and 2 Tbsp vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Fold in dry mixture until well combined. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozens.

Decorate with a ribbon and bow and tie a measuring spoon or cookie cutter to the jar.