Cranberry Orange Cookies Jar Mix
Delightfully festive and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Orange Cookies Jar Mix is the perfect DIY gift or quick treat to whip up at home. Layered with a vibrant blend of dried cranberries, zesty orange, and hearty rolled oats, this cookie mix boasts a wonderful balance of tartness, sweetness, and chewiness. Optional white chocolate chips add an extra touch of indulgence! The beautifully arranged mix is not only visually appealing but also simple to assemble, taking only 10 minutes to prepare. Packed in a jar and topped with baking instructions, it’s a thoughtful, homemade gift for the holiday season or any special occasion. Just add butter, an egg, and vanilla extract to bring these buttery, golden cookies to life in under 12 minutes—perfect for satisfying cravings or sharing with loved ones!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Layer the dry ingredients in a 1-liter jar in the following order: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, dried cranberries, orange zest, rolled oats, and white chocolate chips (if using).
Press each layer gently to pack it down before adding the next for a neat, compact appearance. Seal the jar tightly and include a tag with baking instructions.
To make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, add the contents of the jar and mix until evenly distributed.
Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir together until a dough forms.
Scoop small rounds of cookie dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy, or store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.6 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
