Cookies in a Jar (Emergency Cookies)

This oatmeal cookie mix, with cranberries and chocolate chips, makes a thoughtful and inexpensive Christmas gift for your friends and family. Be sure to include directions on how to bake them!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 127 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup butter, melted and cooled
• ¾ cup white chocolate chips
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ⅓ cup superfine sugar
• ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; pour flour mixture into a 4-cup glass jar. Layer brown sugar and superfine sugar in the jar, pressing firmly between each layer. Layer oats, cranberries, and chocolate chips. Seal jar.

Step 2

To make cookies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3

Empty dry cookie mix in large bowl. Stir in butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the sheets for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.