Cookie Mix in a Jar IX

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Trail Mix Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy!

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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup wheat germ

  • cup quick cooking oats

  • 1 cup raisins

  • cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Layer ingredients in order given in a quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. Mix the flour together with the baking powder. Press each layer firmly in place, it will be a tight fit.

  2. Attach directions to jar: Trail Mix Cookies 1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 1 egg, slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. 4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a sprayed cookie sheets. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
2g Fat
37g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 188mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.