{"id":14264,"date":"2020-11-29T13:19:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T17:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/?p=14264"},"modified":"2023-12-03T13:03:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:03:56","slug":"oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie-mix-jar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie-mix-jar\/","title":{"rendered":"Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar"},"content":{"rendered":"

This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar makes a wonderful gift for the cookie lover in your life. Simply layer the ingredients in the jar, attach the instructions, and you have an instant gift.<\/p>\n

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Homemade gifts are always appreciated because they come from the heart. Cookies in a jar are an inexpensive homemade gift for anyone on your list who enjoys cookies.<\/p>\n

I like to keep a few extra jars on hand around the holidays for surprise gift exchanges. Plus having pre-made cookie mix jars on the shelf makes it easy to bake up a batch of cookies quickly whenever a craving hits or unexpected guests arrive.<\/p>\n

How to Make a Cookie Mix in a Jar<\/h2>\n

Cookie mixes in jars are made by layering the dry ingredients into 32-ounce sized jars, decorating with fabric and ribbon, and attaching a recipe card with the full recipe and instructions for making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.<\/p>\n

A full, printable recipe can be found at the bottom of this article, but here are the steps for making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in a jar.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Prepare the Jar<\/h3>\n

You will need a 32-ounce sized jar for this oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar recipe. You can use quart sized mason jars<\/a>, food storage canisters<\/a>, craft store jars, or even recycled mayo jars<\/a>. In a pinch, you can also re-use a 24-ounce spaghetti sauce jar if you omit the nuts.<\/p>\n

If your jar has a label or sticker, remove it first by soaking in hot water, and scraping it off. Remove traces of stubborn sticky residue by rubbing it with paste of baking soda and dish soap until it is gone.<\/p>\n

Wash the jars and lids with warm soapy water, rinse well, and air dry. Make sure the inside of the jar is clean and completely dry before filling. Aim a hair dryer into the jar for a few seconds to be sure all moisture is removed.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Fill the Jar<\/h3>\n

You are going to layer the jar with the dry ingredients and pack each layer tightly to compress, and form a firm layer so the next ingredient can be layered on top.<\/p>\n

Find something with a flat bottom that will fit in the jar to tamp down the ingredients and create a nice layer line. I use a wooden sauerkraut pounder, but you can use a large spoon, small flat-bottomed jar, or food pusher from a food processor or meat grinder.<\/p>\n

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A canning funnel will help fill the jar without making a mess. Measure and layer the ingredients in the following order:<\/p>\n