Oatmeal cookie mix recipe

There is a reason why oatmeal cookies are one of the most popular cookies in the country-they are chewy, buttery and utterly scrumptious! This quick and easy for making oatmeal cookie mix makes a great gift to share with loved ones throughout the holiday season.

OATMEAL COOKIES 
Ingredients 

• 3 cups rolled oats 
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/3 cup white sugar 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Directions
Layer ingredients in a 1 quart jar in this order: half of the oats, half of the brown sugar, flour. Mix together the sugar, baking soda and cinnamon, put on top of flour, then remaining brown sugar and remaining oats.

Attach the following directions: Oatmeal Cookies Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups of butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. Stir in mix. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. This recipes makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Snickerdoodles cookie mix recipe

Snickerdoodles are always a popular cookie to bake and share, no matter what time of year. This recipe for
making a mix is great for sharing during the holidays.

SNICKERDOODLES COOKIE MIX
Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon 

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sugar. Stir with a whisk, then place into a one quart canning jar. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour into a Ziploc bag. Punch a small hole in one corner, tie on to jar with the printed instructions.

Attach the following directions: 
Snickerdoodle Cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of butter and 2 large eggs. Add cookie mix, and stir until a dough forms. Pour cinnamon-sugar mixture into a small bowl. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls then roll the in the cinnamon-sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cookies are light brown. This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Instant hot cocoa recipe

cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and cocoa powder (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Overnight temperatures are predicted to be in the 20's for the most of the upcoming week. Now is the perfect time to indulge in a glass of homemade hot chocolate. Make a double batch of this cocoa mix and store in an airtight container and be prepared for the chill nights of autumn and winter. This mix also makes a much appreciated holiday gift. Package it in a decorative jar and include the directions for use on a printed tag tied on with raffia or curling ribbon.

INSTANT HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

• 2 cups nonfat dry milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons cocoa
• dash of salt

Directions
Mix all ingredients together well and store in a covered container.
To Use
Stir 1/3 cup of cocoa mix into 1 cup hot steaming water. Stir until completely dissolved. For an even richer drink, stir mix into 1 cup steaming milk.