1cupwhole white wheat flour(140g), some folks have asked if einkorn flour can be used in this recipe. I haven't tested this option, but I think it might be possible. Please do a trial run first if you want to go this route.
quart-size mason jars These are super expensive on Amazon. Check home stores and grocery stores for the best price.
Instructions
Cowboy Cookie Mix (in a mason jar):
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, and salt. Pour the mix into a quart-size mason jar (any quart-size, or slightly larger, wide mouth jar will work). I highly recommend using a funnel to pour the flour and remaining ingredients into the jar. Add the oats and sugar. Gently tap the bottom of the jar on a hard surface to compact the ingredients without compromising the individual layers. Add the cranberries and chopped pecans. Gently tap the bottom of the jar to compact the ingredients again. Finally, add the chocolate chips, tapping the jar if more room is needed. Place a lid on the jar and attach the gift tag instructions (download the printable gift tags, here).
Make the Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl, using a hand-mixer, beat the softened (to room temperature) butter. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Pour the contents of the mason jar into the bowl, and mix everything together. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet (I use an ice cream scooper). Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes.
Notes
*Bittersweet or extra dark chocolate chips will also work. I bet white chocolate chips would also be delicious in this recipe. **I've used both salted and unsalted butter in these cookies. Unsalted is usually preferable for baked goods; however, I haven't had an issue (with taste or texture) with using salted versus unsalted. ***I make vanilla extract for Christmas presents. I use vanilla beans from Frontier Co-op and vodka. I'm planning to place a jar of vanilla extract in a gift bag with the cookie mix. If you don't want to make vanilla extract, I think it would be really sweet to purchase a bottle of vanilla extract for each cookie mix recipient. Simply Organic makes a fantastic vanilla extract. 11 tablespoons of butter = 1 1/2 standard sticks of butter (minus 1 tablespoon). A standard stick of butter is 8 tablespoons. Quart-size jars may be found at craft stores, grocery stores, or via Amazon (search "mason jars"). Many readers have asked where I found my wonderful funnel. It's made by Progressive, and it may be purchased via Amazon.