Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR VIII

Steps:

• Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
• Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last.
• Attach these directions to Jar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 1. Remove peanut butter cups from jar. Set aside. 2. Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 3. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 4. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. 5. Mix in peanut butter cups. 6. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. 7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 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.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a large cookie sheet/s with parchment paper, then butter the parchment paper or use a cooking spray.
• In a large bowl beat together the butter with both sugars, maple extract and peanut butter until well blended.
• Add in the eggs; beat until well combined.
• In another bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture; beat until combined.
• Add in oats, chocolate chips and peanuts; mix until combined.
• Drop by 2-tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
• With a lightly-floured fork, flatten slightly into about 2-1/2-inch rounds.
• Bake (one pan at a time) for about 12-14 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then using a spatula transfer cookies to racks to cool (if the cookies are too hot they will break).

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl stir cookie mixes, butter and eggs until soft dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips, peanut butter pieces and walnuts.
• On large ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls about 2-inches apart. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR (FOR GIFT-GIVING)

Steps:

• Mix the flour together with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Layer the ingredients in the glass jar (pressing each layer firmly in place before adding on the next layer).
• This is optional; push a small cinnamon stick into the side of the mixture (make certain that it is showing through the glass).
• Include a card with the following instructions**.
• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease cookie sheet/s.
• Mix 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine with 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
• Stir in the entire contents of the jar; mix until combined (you may need your hands to finish the mixing).
• Shape in small balls.
• Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the peanut butter, water and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking soda, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cookies are lightly toasted on the edges. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIES IN A JAR

Steps:

• Using a 1 quart jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given.
• Pack down the jar after each addition.
• Replace the lid and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric.
• Secure the fabric with a rubber band, cover the rubber band with a piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid.
• Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
• Add the entire contents of the jar and mix by hand until combined.
• Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 mins in a preheated oven.

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• Using a 1 quart or 1 liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition. Put the lid on, and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric. Secure the fabric over the lid using a rubber band, then cover the rubber band by tying a nice piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid. Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, oatmeal, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.