This "cookie jar" makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion.
Ingredients
3/4
cup all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
cup chopped walnuts
1
cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
1/2
cup raisins
3/4
cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1-1/4
cups uncooked quick oats
In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In 1-quart clear glass jar with tight-fitting resealable lid, layer flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, raisins, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and oats. Seal jar; wrap decoratively. Give as a gift with the following instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside. In large bowl beat 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in contents of jar until well blended. Roll into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.
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