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Cookie: Candy Coated Chocolates Gift Jar Cookie MIx

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

This cookie jar makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion. You can use regular sized candies instead of the mini's if you like.

List of Ingredients



3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats



Recipe

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1 quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup of the mini candy coated chocolates, oats, remaining candies, and brown sugar. pack down well after each addition and attach a tag with the instructions.

Recipe to attach to jar:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 egg and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the contents of the jar until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.