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Candy Coated Chocolates Gift Jar Cookie Mix

SUBMITTED BY: SHELL323 PHOTO BY: MAELSTROM

"This cookie jar makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion. You can use regular sized candies instead of the mini's if you like."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 3.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1 quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: Flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup of the mini candy coated chocolates, raisins, oats, remaining candies, and brown sugar. Pack down well after each addition and attach a tag with the instructions.
  2. Enclose a card with the following instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets; 2) In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 egg and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the contents of the jar until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets; 3) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by Susan
This cookie tastes great and looks good in a jar, but they are difficult to bake and store. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by SARAKE
I used this recipe to create thank you gifts for a holiday party. We also used them for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by P29436
Cookies fell apart. Cookies were also VERY sweet - too many chocolate candies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2005 by SUPACHEF1
I made this recipe for a take home gift at my daughters birthday party and all the parents... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by SLEEPYMOMX4
WE MADE THESE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS, LEFT OUT THE NUTS. THEY WERE AWESOME! WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Candy Coated Chocolates Gift Jar Cookie Mix

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 58

  • Total Fat: 1.8g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 41mg
  • Total Carbs: 10g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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