Recipe: Confetti Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar

CONFETTI CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIE MIX

"To give this mix as a gift, layer the sugar mixture, oats and baking bits in a 2-quart glass mixing bowl. Place a clear glass plate on top for serving cookies after they're baked. Wrap with cellophane and tie with ribbon, spoon and gift card."

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 cup miniature candy-coated milk chocolate baking bits

Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.

Place in 1-quart food-safe jar; tap lightly to pack. Top with oats and baking bits. Cover tightly. Wrap as desired.

GIVE WITH GIFT CARD THAT READS:

To Make Cookies:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix together in large bowl:
Confetti Chocolate-Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Stir 30 seconds with spoon or until combined. Spoon dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Source: Recipe booklet: Betty Crocker Holiday Cookies 2004