Best 7 Country Oatmeal Cookie In A Jar Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of classic country oatmeal cookies, now presented in a charming jar. These delightful treats combine hearty oats, warm spices, and sweet raisins, creating a nostalgic flavor that evokes memories of cozy kitchens and family gatherings. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, these cookies in a jar make for a versatile and thoughtful gift or a special treat for yourself. The original recipe offers the timeless combination of oats, raisins, and spices, while the chocolate chip variation adds a touch of indulgence. For those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free version provides a delicious alternative without compromising on taste. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure the perfect balance of flavors and textures, resulting in soft and chewy cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIES IN A JAR



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I have made these for the last 3 years as gifts for sunday school teachers, the mail carrier, the woman who does my hair, etc and they have received rave reviews. Everyone who receives them asks for them the following year. Enjoy them

Provided by StacieB CO

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup rolled oats

Steps:

  • Using a 1 quart jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given.
  • Pack down the jar after each addition.
  • Replace the lid and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric.
  • Secure the fabric with a rubber band, cover the rubber band with a piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid.
  • Attach a tag to the ribbon with the following instructions:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  • Add the entire contents of the jar and mix by hand until combined.
  • Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 mins in a preheated oven.

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIES MIX IN A JAR



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This makes a great cookie and gift in a jar. Sometimes I sub the walnuts with candied walnuts, craisins or raisins.

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Cookies

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c rolled oats
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1 c walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Using a 1-quart or 1-liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition. Put the lid on, and cover with an 8 inch circle of fabric. Secure the fabric over the lid using a rubber band, then cover the rubber band by tying a nice piece of ribbon or raffia around the lid.
  • 2. Attach the following recipe on a gift tag: Country Oatmeal Cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

SPICY OATMEAL COOKIE MIX



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Brown sugar and spice and everything nice-like cinnamon, coconut, oats and chips-are layered together in pretty jars of yummy, ready-to-bake cookies. It's a quick and easy gift idea that's appreciated any time of year. Remember to include preparation instructions and a list of any additional ingredients needed with your gift tag. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, oats, chips and coconut, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (4 cups). , To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, egg and vanilla. Add cookie mix and mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX IN A JAR



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Baking with this mix is all fun and no fuss. Give it in a big jar, with the recipe, baking sheets, parchment paper, a metal rack and oven mitts as a special gift, at Christmas, Easter, housewarming or any time. Especially effective when young students are just moving away from home for the first time.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups rolled oats
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pound shortening
2 cups raisins
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks.
  • Attach a tag that reads: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Measure 4 cups of the mix into a large bowl. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir into the mix. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

COUNTRY OATMEAL COOKIES IN A JAR



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I love doing gifts in a jar. Here is another great gift to give

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Cookies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar firmly packed
1 c oatmeal
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In 1 qt jar layer the ingredients in order given. Pack down as well as possible.
  • 2. Give these directions. Add 3/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla.
  • 3. Drop dough by heaping tsp. on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 12 to 15 minutes.

OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)



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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 dozen cookies.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups instant oats
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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 sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, butterscotch chips and then walnuts - 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.
  • OATMEAL SCOTCHIES 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 375.
  • 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 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR III



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Oatmeal Raisin Spice cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year, and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers, or take to a cookie exchange. Make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Layer ingredients in the following order into a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar: Flour mixture, raisins, rolled oats, brown sugar, and white sugar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down each layer before adding the next layer.
  • Attach a tag with the following instructions: Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix. 3. Mix in 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened. Stir in one slightly beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheets 2 inches apart. 4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. The recipe calls for old-fashioned oats, but you can also use quick-cooking or steel-cut oats. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. The recipe includes suggestions for mix-ins like raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips, but you can also add anything else you like. Dried fruit, candy, and spices are all great options.
  • Make sure the jars are sealed tightly. This will help to keep the cookies fresh and prevent them from drying out.
  • Store the jars in a cool, dry place. The cookies will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Country oatmeal cookies in a jar are a fun and easy way to enjoy a classic treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious gift that is sure to be appreciated by friends and family alike. So next time you're looking for a unique and thoughtful gift, consider making a batch of these cookies in a jar.

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