Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

Brown sugar and spice and everything nice—like cinnamon, coconut, oats and chips—are layered together in pretty jars of yummy, ready-to-bake cookie mix. It's a quick and easy gift idea that's appreciated any time of year. Remember to include preparation instructions and a list of any additional ingredients needed with your gift tag. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix

Yield:about 3-1/2 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • additional ingredients:
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 1 large egg, room temperature
    • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, oats, chips and coconut, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. <b data-original-title="" title="">Makes:</b> 1 batch (4 cups).
  2. <b data-original-title="" title="">To prepare cookies:</b> Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, egg and vanilla. Add cookie mix and mix well.
  3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.