Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix In A Jar

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Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix in a jar. The layers of different ingredients make a very attractive and once baked very tasty gift. If you can't locate dried cherries you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.

2
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup wheat germ

  • 1 cup quick cooking oats

  • ½ cup dried cherries

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • cup flaked coconut

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.

  2. Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.

  3. Attach a card with the following directions: Oatmeal Fruit Cookies 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined. 3. Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined. 5. Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
2g Fat
41g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 172mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.