Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix In A Jar

Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix in a jar. The layers of different ingredients make a very attractive and once baked very tasty gift. If you can't locate dried cherries you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.

• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup wheat germ
• ½ cup dried cherries
• ⅔ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup golden raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.

Step 2

Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.

Step 3

Attach a card with the following directions: Oatmeal Fruit Cookies 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined. 3. Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined. 5. Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.