Hearty Trail Mix Cookies Jar Mix

Capture the joy of homemade baking with this delightful recipe for Hearty Trail Mix Cookies Jar Mix! This DIY giftable jar layers wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit, creating a visual feast while delivering incredible texture and flavor to every cookie. Perfect for adventurers and snack lovers alike, these cookies embody the heartiness of a trail mix with the indulgent twist of a classic treat. Simply add butter, an egg, and vanilla to transform this jar of layered goodness into chewy, golden-brown magic. Easy to assemble in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for gifting or keeping on hand for a quick baking fix. A thoughtful and delicious way to spread love, one cookie at a time!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 0.5 cups Dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or cherries)

Directions

Step 1

To assemble the jar mix, start by layering the dry ingredients in a 1-quart glass jar in the following order: flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

Use a spoon to pack down the flour layer, then add the brown sugar and granulated sugar as the next layers, making sure to pack them tightly.

Step 3

Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit as the final layers in the jar. Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 4

Include a tag or note with the following instructions: 'Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Empty the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine the dry ingredients evenly.'

Step 5

'Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled), 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.'

Step 6

'Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.'

Step 7

'Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.'

Step 8

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	653.1 grams (653.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2608

Total Fat 64.80g	83%
Saturated Fat 18.10g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1256mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 504.00g	183%
Dietary Fiber 23.70g	85%
Total Sugars 325.50g
Protein 37.70g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1084mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 73.3%