Country Oatmeal Cookie in a Jar

Recipe View 15 mins In a clean 1-quart or 1-liter jar, meticulously layer the ingredients in the following sequence, ensuring each layer is firmly packed down before adding the next: white sugar, brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and finally, the chopped walnuts. (Approximately 15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Securely screw on the lid. For a charming presentation, cover the lid with an 8-inch circle of decorative fabric. Affix the fabric using a rubber band, then conceal the rubber band by elegantly tying a ribbon or raffia around the lid. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Attach a beautifully designed tag to the ribbon, bearing the following baking instructions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Carefully add the entire contents of the jar to the creamed mixture and gently combine by hand until just incorporated. (Approximately 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop the cookie dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them evenly apart. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields approximately 2 dozen delectable cookies. (Approximately 20 minutes)