Oatmeal Cookie Mix In a Jar

Oatmeal Cookie Mix In a Jar

Baking with this mix is all fun and no fuss. Give it in a big jar, with the recipe, baking sheets, parchment paper, a metal rack and oven mitts as a special gift, at Christmas, Easter, housewarming or any time. Especially effective when young students are just moving away from home for the first time.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
10 dozen
Servings:
120

Ingredients

  • 6 cups rolled oats
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound shortening
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.

Step 2
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks.

Step 3
Attach a tag that reads: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Measure 4 cups of the mix into a large bowl. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir into the mix. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

114
Calories
6g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 120
Calories 114
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Sodium48mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars8g
Protein1g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium62mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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