Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar for Gift Giving
Delight your loved ones with a thoughtful and delicious homemade gift: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar! This charming DIY gift layers wholesome rolled oats, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and sweet brown sugar in a beautifully arranged, ready-to-bake mix. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, this recipe is not only easy to assemble but also irresistibly tasty once baked. Simply include a tag with baking instructions, and your recipient can whip up warm, chewy cookies in minutes by adding butter, an egg, and vanilla. Ideal for busy bakers or cookie lovers, this jarred treat is a heartfelt way to spread sweetness. Keywords: oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, cookies in a jar, DIY gift, edible gift, holiday cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
In a clean, dry 1-quart jar, begin by layering the dry ingredients in the following order: 1 cup all-purpose flour combined with 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Gently pack the flour mixture down to create an even layer.
Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar as the next layer, making sure to press it down firmly.
Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar on top of the brown sugar, spreading it evenly.
Add 1 cup rolled oats, spreading the oats out to create a neat layer.
Add 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, followed by 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if using).
Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and include a decorative label or tag with baking instructions.
To bake the cookies, the recipient should preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the jar contents with 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.8 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1702 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 461.5 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1459 mg | 31% | |
*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.
