OATMEAL SCOTCHIES IN A JAR RECIPES

Steps:

• 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 sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, butterscotch chips 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.
• OATMEAL SCOTCHIES COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg 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.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Sift flour before measuring. In large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
• Layer ingredients in order given into canning jars, flour mixture, brown sugar, regular sugar, butterscotch chips and oatmeal. Push down each ingredient with a wooden spoon as you tap the jar on the counter to help pack it down.
• Top jar with lid and ring, and tie with a festive ribbon. Print appropriate number of tags and recipe cards.
• Cut gift tags apart and attach through the ribbon. Add the title tags on top of the jar lids. You can use card stock or regular paper.
• To make the cookies, empty mix into large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.
• Using a cookie scoop form into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on un greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.