M&M Gift Jar Cookie Mix

This “cookie jar” makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion.

 3/4  cup all-purpose flour
1/2  teaspoon baking soda
1/2  teaspoon salt 
1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2  cup chopped walnuts 
1  cup “M&M’s”® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided 
1/2  cup raisins 
3/4  cup firmly packed light brown sugar 
1-1/4  cups uncooked quick oats  

In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In 1-quart clear glass jar with tight-fitting resealable lid, layer flour mixture, walnuts, 1/2 cup “M&M’s”® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, raisins, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup “M&M’s”® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and oats. Seal jar; wrap decoratively.
Give as a gift with the following instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, 1 large egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in contents of jar until well blended. Roll into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.

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