♥ Gift In A Jar: Cranberry-Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix ♥

Ingredients:
* 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
* 2/3 cup butter, softened
* 1 egg
* 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
* In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, cranberries, walnuts, oats and remaining chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total).

* To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, beat the butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Add cookie mix and mix well.
* Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

~~yummy recipe and photo from: tasteofhome.com~~

♥ Gift In A Jar: Christmas Cookies ♥

With layers of vanilla chips, oats and dried cranberries, this delectable cookie mix looks as good as it tastes! For a special gift, tuck a jar in a pretty basket with wooden spoon, cookie sheet, kitchen timer and instructions.

Ingredients:
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup quick-cooking oats
* 1 cup dried cranberries
* 1 cup vanilla or white chips

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
* In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the sugar and brown sugar, packing well between each layer. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; spoon into jar. Top with oats, cranberries and chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
* To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large bowl; stir to combine. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
* Drop by the tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 3 dozen.

~~Recipe from: Christmas Cookies in a Jar published in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2003~~