Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Food

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a large cookie sheet/s with parchment paper, then butter the parchment paper or use a cooking spray.
• In a large bowl beat together the butter with both sugars, maple extract and peanut butter until well blended.
• Add in the eggs; beat until well combined.
• In another bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture; beat until combined.
• Add in oats, chocolate chips and peanuts; mix until combined.
• Drop by 2-tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
• With a lightly-floured fork, flatten slightly into about 2-1/2-inch rounds.
• Bake (one pan at a time) for about 12-14 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then using a spatula transfer cookies to racks to cool (if the cookies are too hot they will break).

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• combine butter, sugar, cocoa, salt, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.
• stir in peanut butter.
• remove from heat and add quick oats; mix well.
• drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper; let cool.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, oatmeal, brown sugar, peanut butter chips and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar, layer dark brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. Pack everything down firmly before you add flour mixture, it will be a snug fit.
• Attach a tag with the following instructions: Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 2. Empty cookie mix into large bowl. Thoroughly blend mixture with hands. Mix in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Shape into walnut size balls, and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. 3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then move to wire racks.

OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR (FOR GIFT-GIVING)

Steps:

• Mix the flour together with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Layer the ingredients in the glass jar (pressing each layer firmly in place before adding on the next layer).
• This is optional; push a small cinnamon stick into the side of the mixture (make certain that it is showing through the glass).
• Include a card with the following instructions**.
• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease cookie sheet/s.
• Mix 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine with 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
• Stir in the entire contents of the jar; mix until combined (you may need your hands to finish the mixing).
• Shape in small balls.
• Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes.

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• Using a 1 quart or 1 liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition. Put the lid on, and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric. Secure the fabric over the lid using a rubber band, then cover the rubber band by tying a nice piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid. Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Beat butter, sugars and peanut butter in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate.
• Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 1 min. on baking sheet; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

HONEY SPICE OATMEAL COOKIE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. Layer in order given in a decorative jar with lid or other airtight container. Store in cool dry place.
• 2. Instructions to be included with gift jar: Honey Spice Oatmeal Cookies: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened, no substitutions 3/4 cup honey 1 large egg Contents of gift jar In large bowl, beat butter and honey with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg; beat well. Add half of cookie mix; beat well. Add remaining cookie mix; beat well. Divide dough into thirds; place each on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2-inch thick ness. Wrap tightly; chill at least 4 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove one portion of dough from refrigerator. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, just until centers are set. (Cookies will feel soft. Do not overbake.) Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered. Yields about 6 dozen cookies. Variations: Decorated Cookies - Decorate cooled cookies with melted dark or white chocolate, ready-to-spread frosting, decorator frosting in tubes, assorted small candies or candy sprinkles. Thumbprint Cookies - Use thumb to make a deep indentation in center of each cookie dough ball. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very light golden brown. Remove cookies from oven; press small dark or white chocolate candy into indentation or fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves. Cool and store as directed
• 3. above is also a picture with the cookie with crushed nuts on top