M&M Gift Jar Cookie Mix
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This cookie jar makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion.
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 M&Ms® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1-1/4 cups uncooked quick oats
In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In 1-quart clear glass jar with tight-fitting resealable lid, layer flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup M&Ms® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, raisins, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup M&Ms® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and oats. Seal jar; wrap decoratively.
Give as a gift with the following instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in contents of jar until well blended. Roll into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.
Makes 4 dozen cookies