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Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar

Made with oats, sugar, spices and colorful red and green M&M's, this Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar is easy to put together. Free gift tags!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar, Oatmeal M&M Cookies
Servings: 1 jar of cookie mix
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

For the Oatmeal Cookie Mix:

  • 1 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms

To Prepare the Cookies:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

To Make the Oatmeal Cookie Mix:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Place the flour mixture in a 1-quart jar.
  • Layer the brown sugar, granulated sugar, M&Ms and oats in the order listed. Press firmly using a tart tamper after each layer added if needed.
  • Seal with the lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.
  • Attach the free printable gift tag that includes the instructions.

To Prepare the Oatmeal Cookies:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with the egg and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Add the cookie mix and mix until well combined, breaking up any clumps.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies
  • Use a wide mouth funnel to help you get the ingredients in the jar without making a mess!
  • Press firmly using a tart tamper after each layer added if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g