Peanutty Rainbow Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)

"Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies."
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
42 cookies
Serves:
21
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ingredients

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directions

  • Creating the Gift in a Jar:

  • Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, salt, oatmeal, M&Ms, brown sugar, sugar and then peanuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  • Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  • PEANUTTY RAINBOW COOKIES GIFT TAG:

  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  • Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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  1. These were really nice looking in the jar lovely layers. Made for RECIPE SWAP #32 - September 2009
     
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