🍪 Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
A Gift of Love for a Busy Mom!
📌 In This Article
🍪 The Cowboy Cookie Story
"Not really canning but lots of fun! The recipe is made for a quart jar but I went x4 and put it in gallon jars."
Sometimes the best gifts aren't fancy — they're thoughtful, practical, and made with love. This cowboy cookie mix in a jar is exactly that.
I made this for a pregnant mom due on November 4th who has 7 children. Her husband is leaving on a two-week mission trip tomorrow. She's going to need easy, fun activities for the kids — and what better than baking cookies together?
💬 The mission: "The children will have fun making cookies at some point."
🎁 The Gift – For a Mom of 7
A Gift of Love
👩👧👦For a pregnant mom with 7 children
Due November 4th
Mission Trip
Husband leaving for 2 weeks
Fun Activity
Kids can bake cookies!
4x the recipe in gallon jars = Cookies for everyone!
📦 Ingredients
🍪 For One Quart Jar (x1)
- 🌾 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 🍬 1/2 cup sugar
- 🥜 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 🍫 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 🌾 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 tsp baking powder
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
💡 Pro tip: "I went x4 and put it in gallon jars — perfect for a big family!"
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prep Your Jar
- Use a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar.
- For a larger batch, use a gallon jar and multiply the recipe.
💡 Pro tip: "Wide-mouth jars are easier to layer and pack."
Step 2 – Layer the Ingredients
- Layer the ingredients in the order given.
- Pack each layer down firmly before adding the next.
💡 Pro tip: "Packing each layer makes the jar look beautiful and keeps everything organized."
Step 3 – Add a Gift Tag
- Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions.
- Include a personal note if desired.
💡 Pro tip: "A handwritten note makes the gift extra special."
📦 Layering Guide (Bottom to Top)
1 1/3 cups
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
1/3 cup
3/4 cup
1 1/3 cups flour, 1 tsp each baking powder & soda, 1/4 tsp salt
🏷️ Gift Tag – Mixing & Baking Instructions
🍪 Cowboy Cookie Mix
Made with love ❤️
To Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Add the entire jar of cookie mix and stir until combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy!
Makes about 2 dozen cookies.
🥫 How to Store
- 🏠 Pantry: Up to 3 months in a cool, dry place
- 🎁 Gift ready: Just add a tag and ribbon
- 🍪 Use within: Best used within 3 months
💡 Pro tip: "Add a ribbon and a handwritten tag for a beautiful gift."
💡 Pro Tips
- 🍪 Use old-fashioned oats: They give the best texture.
- 🥜 Toast the pecans: For extra flavor.
- 🍫 Use quality chocolate chips: It makes a difference.
- 📦 Pack layers well: Creates a beautiful presentation.
- 🏷️ Attach a tag: Include mixing and baking directions.
- 🎁 Add a ribbon: Makes it extra special.
- ❤️ Make it personal: Add a handwritten note.
💡 Pro tip: "I went x4 and put it in gallon jars — perfect for a big family!"
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I use a different nut?
Yes! Walnuts or almonds work great.
❓ How long does this last?
Up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.
❓ Can I add more chocolate chips?
Yes! Add extra for more chocolatey cookies.
❓ Can I use quick oats?
Old-fashioned oats are best for texture.
❓ How many cookies does one jar make?
About 2 dozen cookies.
❓ Can I double the recipe?
Yes! I went 4x in gallon jars.
❓ What if I don't have a wide-mouth jar?
Any jar works, but wide-mouth is easier to layer.
❓ Is this a good gift?
YES! It's a thoughtful, homemade gift.
❓ Can kids make this?
Yes! It's a fun activity for kids.
❓ Will I ever buy store-bought cookie mix again?
Probably not! Homemade is so much better!
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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║ COWBOY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR ║
║ A Gift of Love for a Busy Mom! ║
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YIELD: 1 quart jar (makes ~2 dozen cookies)
TIME: 15 minutes | SHELF LIFE: 3 months
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INGREDIENTS
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- 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Layer ingredients in order into a wide-mouth quart jar.
2. Pack each layer firmly before adding the next.
3. Attach a gift tag with mixing and baking directions.
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GIFT TAG INSTRUCTIONS
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TO MAKE COOKIES:
1. Cream 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
2. Add entire jar of cookie mix. Stir until combined.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
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A GIFT OF LOVE! 🎁
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"For a pregnant mom due November 4th with 7 children
whose husband is leaving on a mission trip tomorrow.
The children will have fun making cookies!" ❤️
© CanningRebels — Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
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