bring on the yum… I asked super talented state fair food champion, Lauren Berndt, to whip up anything she wanted for a little holiday treat for the blog. Lauren amazes me with her creativity in the food department some of her award winning delights are Mushroom Apple and Cranberry Stuffed Acron Squash, Cinnamon Jalapeno Pecan Brittle, Pumpkin Seed Flat Bread and my favorite, Maple Spam Brulée. This girl can bring on the tastebuds. I’m super excited that what she came up with is not only a RIDICULOUSLY delicious treat (I had to taste test!) but also can be given as a gift. It’s a cookie mix that is trés easy, you can package it adorably in a vintage Kerr bottle with tag + directions and voila! You have a tasty and fun gift!!  Happy eating!

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cowboy cookie mix

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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each
layer firmly in place before adding the next layer.
Decorate the jars and include a card with the following instructions.

Cowboy Cookie Mix

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

2. Pour jar contents into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup melted butter, 1
egg slightly beaten, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Dough will be slightly
crumbly.

3. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared
cookie sheets.

4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on wire racks. Enjoy.