Need an easy, last-minute, but thoughtful gift? Look no further, because these Cranberry-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar are fun, festive, and thoughtful.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together. Add contents carefully to the bottom of a 32-ounce jar (a funnel can be used for easy pouring). Pack down each layer gently with the back of a spoon.
Gently pour the white sugar on top as evenly as possible.
Add brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
Pour rolled oats on top.
Pour a layer or cranberries and then the chocolate chips.
Close jar and dress up with some ribbon. Tie on a name tag and write the baking ingredients & instructions on back.
Instructions For Gift Recipient:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour the jar contents into a large bowl and combine well. Set aside
In a medium bowl, cream the butter, vanilla and milk together until smooth.
Add the butter mixture to the large bowl and combine until a dough is formed. Dough will be slightly sticky & slightly crumbly. If dough is too crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons of milk & combine.
Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls, and place onto baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. Don't over cook. They will look slightly undercooked on top & that's normal. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container.
Notes
All-Purpose Flour: for accurate results, do not scoop the flour with a measuring cup directly from the flour container. Instead, aerate the flour first, then scoop it out of the container with a spoon and then into a measuring cup. Don’t pack or tap the cup. After filling, lightly sweep a butter knife across the top to remove the excess flour. Adding too much flour can alter the final results.