Gifts In A Jar: Oatmeal Scotchies

Family favorite for after-school snacks, this kid-pleaser makes a delicious holiday gift. Layers of oatmeal, brown sugar and butterscotch chips look as good as they taste!

Includes free printable gift tags.

New! Print the Oatmeal Scotchies In A Jar gift tag in .PDF format.

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butterscotch baking chips
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

for 12 jars:

9 cups brown sugar
6 cups white sugar
9 cups (5 12-ounce packages) butterscotch baking chips
24 cups rolled oats
12 cups all-purpose flour
12 teaspoons cinnamon
6 teaspoons nutmeg
12 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons salt

1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Instructions:

In large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Layer ingredients in order given in canning jars, layering flour mixture last.

[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Print three copies of free printable Oatmeal Scotchies Cookie Mix gift tag with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):

Empty mix into large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly.

Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.

Form 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased 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. Makes 3 dozen cookies.