Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix In A Jar recipe

2 servings

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup wheat germ

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup golden raisins

2/3 cup flaked coconut

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.

Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given.

Ending with the flour mixture.

Attach a card with the following directions:
Oatmeal Fruit Cookies
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.

Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl.

Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined.

Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk.

Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined.

Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling.

Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.