Honey Spice Oatmeal Cookie Mix Gift in a Jar
Delight your loved ones with the perfect homemade holiday treat: Honey Spice Oatmeal Cookie Mix Gift in a Jar. This thoughtful and visually appealing gift combines the warm, cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey with hearty rolled oats and sweet raisins, all beautifully layered in a jar. Not only does it make a stunning presentation, but it also provides an easy-to-follow recipe for scrumptious oatmeal spice cookies with a soft and chewy texture. Simply add a few pantry staples like butter, honey, and an egg, and you'll have freshly baked cookies ready in minutes. Ideal for holiday gifting, hostess gifts, or any occasion, this charming jar gift adds a personal and heartfelt touch. Plus, the versatility of using dried fruit of choice makes it customizable for any taste. Impress friends and family with this edible gift that’s as fun to make as it is to receive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Raisins (or dried fruit of choice)
Instructions
Layer the dry ingredients in the jar in the following order: flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oats, and raisins. Tamp down each layer as you go to ensure a neat presentation. Secure the jar tightly with a lid.
Attach a tag to the jar with the following instructions for the recipient:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup of honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the contents of the jar to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
4. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Enjoy or share your delicious oatmeal spice cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1297 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.4 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1753 mg | 37% | |
*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.
