Holiday Cheer

Project #1:

For the month of December, I am going to try and post a photo of something that I have created. I planned to start my Pioneer Woman cook-off today, but I have decided to postpone that until January. So much to do, so little time!

So, here is what I've created today. This is a cookie jar that I plan to give to all the hostesses we will see this holiday season!



This was a very simple project, but you will need a few tools to complete it.

First, I bought the jars at Ikea. They were $3.99. What a bargain people. Practically free! Then, I cut the words "Holiday Cheer" out with my Cricut using THESE. (are they not the cutest???)

So, like counting down the days in December, maybe I'll actually get around to making a new project every day in the month of December! Won't Martha be so impressed next week?????

After adhering the letters to the jar, I cut the snowflakes out of green vinyl which I purchased HERE using the Martha Stewart snowflake punch. Voila. Cute hostess gift!

Now, for the recipe:

Put the ingredients in the jar IN THIS ORDER: (and make sure each layer is packed down)
1) 1 1/3 c. Oats (not instant)
2) 1/2 c brown sugar packed
3) 1/2 c. white sugar
4) 3/4 c. chopped pecans
5) 1 c. chocolate chunks (I use semi-sweet by Nestle)
6) 1 1/3 c. flour
7) 1t baking soda and baking powder
8) 1/8 t salt
9) 1c unsweetened coconut.

My tag will include the directions which are:

Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. 3. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.