Ingredients
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JAR Ingredients
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup instant plain oatmeal
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (to be added by the recipient)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
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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 powder, soda, salt, sugar, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, cherries 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.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES GIFT TAG:
Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 eggs 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.
Roll the dough into 2 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 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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