Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix In A Jar

½ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup white sugar

¾ cup wheat germ

1 cup quick cooking oats

½ cup dried cherries

½ cup golden raisins

⅔ cup flaked coconut

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.

Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a 1 liter sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.

Attach a card with the following directions: Oatmeal Fruit Cookies 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined. 3. Using you hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined. 5. Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.