Texas Cowboy Cookies in a Jar
Infuse some Southern charm into your gift-giving with these delightful Texas Cowboy Cookies in a Jar! This thoughtfully layered mason jar recipe is packed with everything you need to bake irresistibly chewy cookies bursting with hearty old-fashioned oats, rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and sweetened coconut for a touch of tropical flair. Perfect as a festive gift or a fun DIY baking project, this jarred recipe is as beautiful as it is practical, with eye-catching layers that show off the delicious ingredients inside. Quick and easy to assemble in just 15 minutes, this recipe yields two dozen cookies with a golden, crisp exterior and a soft, flavorful center. Whether baked for holiday cookie exchanges, housewarming presents, or just because, these cowboy cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget to include the attached baking instructions for a polished, personal touch!
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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
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup Packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Carefully layer the dry ingredients in a 1-quart mason jar, starting with the flour mixture as the first layer. Use a spoon to press down each layer as you go to ensure everything fits snugly.
After the flour mixture, layer the oats evenly as the second layer. Then add the packed brown sugar and level it out to create a defined layer.
Next, gently add the granulated sugar as the fourth layer. Follow this with the chocolate chips as the fifth layer.
Add the chopped pecans and then the shredded sweetened coconut as the final two layers, pressing gently to pack the ingredients but ensuring they remain distinct.
Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and attach a gift tag with instructions for baking. Write the following directions on the tag:
‘Texas Cowboy Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix well. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until combined. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!’
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1742 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 569.6 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 329.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
