Time to Prepare Jar: 10 minutes
This is one of my favourite make ahead tricks. I’ll prepare 3-4 jars at once and keep in my cupboard for a quick homemade treat, a last minute hostess gift or to give away around the holidays. The recipe is easy enough for kids to make as well!
Ingredients for 1 jar:
· 2/3 cup whole wheat flour (to make it Gluten free you can use Buckwheat flour - see notes below)
· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
· 1/3 cup granulated sugar
· 1 1/2 cups quick oats
· 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (For a dairy free option use dairy free chocolate chips - see notes below)
· 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a large mason jar in the listed order, gently shaking the bottle to settle the ingredients after each addition.
Write on the top of the lid with a sharpie or create a lovely tag and tie on with a ribbon: Add ½ cup softened butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla. Mixture will be dry. Use a large soup spoon to form balls and press down lightly. Bake 350 degrees F, 8-10min on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Notes:
Gluten Free: If you use Buckwheat flour, you will need to add 2 eggs instead of 1 egg to help them stick together. They are delicious and the extra protein is a bonus.
Dairy Free: For dairy free cookies you can use dairy free chocolate chips (‘Enjoy Life’ is a common brand found at most grocery stores) and softened coconut oil in place of the butter.
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