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M&M Cookies in a Jar
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M&M Cookies in a Jar

These easy, budget-friendly jars make for the perfect holiday gift that everyone will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ⅓ cup M&M’s candy
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a pint size mason jar, layer the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, m&m’s, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly.
  2. Add a ribbon and a tag with the following directions:
  3. “Empty jar of cookie mix into a mixing bowl; mix well. Add 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, 1 beaten egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until blended.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.
  6. Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  7. Makes 1 dozen cookies.”