These coconut raisin Mason jar cookies make a lovely gift and bake into a delicious, homemade-tasting cookie. The dry ingredients are layered in a one-quart Mason jar for an attractive presentation — tie a ribbon around the lid and you have a ready-to-give mix. The recipient only needs to add a few perishable ingredients, combine, and bake.
With oats, raisins, and coconut, these cookies are chewy and sweet, perfect with a cup of coffee. Packaged as a jar mix, they keep on the shelf for several months if the jar is sealed tightly against moisture. Once baked, cookies stored in an airtight container will stay fresh on the counter for up to a week and can be frozen for up to two months — ideal for making ahead during the holidays.
Variations
Dark raisins look very attractive layered in the jar, but you can substitute light raisins if that’s what you have. Dried cranberries or cherries also work well for a different flavor and color.
These cookies can be prepared as drop cookies or baked as bars. Bar cookies are convenient when you need to bake quickly or transport the finished product.
To make as bar cookies
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly on the parchment. The dough will be sticky, so use a spatula or spoon to distribute it.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Other Mason Jar Ideas
Mason jar mixes are a great gift. Try similar jar recipes such as chocolate cookie mixes, brownies, or soup mixes for a savory option.
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Coconut Raisin Mason Jar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
The dry ingredients you layer into a one-quart Mason jar are flour, coconut flakes, brown sugar, quick-cook oats, dark raisins, baking soda, and baking powder. To prepare the cookies you will add butter, an egg, and vanilla.
Recipe Directions
Layer the dry ingredients in the jar in this order: flour, baking powder, baking soda, oats, brown sugar, sugar, coconut, and raisins. Seal the jar tightly and decorate with ribbon if desired.
Coconut Raisin Mason Jar Cookie Mix
Great-tasting cookies in a pretty jar make a welcome gift.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 1/4 cup Coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Quick-cook oats
- 1/2 cup Raisins (dark)
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
To bake, add:
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
Create layers in a one-quart Mason jar in the following order:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Oats
- Brown sugar
- Sugar
- Coconut
- Raisins
- Close the jar tightly and decorate with ribbon.
To bake cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the jar mix into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg, butter, and vanilla together.
- Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Approximate Nutritional Information
Servings per recipe: 36. Per serving (approx.): Calories 70, Fat 4g, Cholesterol 11mg, Sodium 57mg, Carbohydrates 9g, Protein 1g. Values are approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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