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This year has been a difficult year for my family. My daughter, diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder two years ago, woke up one day three months ago with half of her body no longer working. As we scrambled for answers and went for test after test, my father was diagnosed with Congestive Heart failure, emphysema, pulmonary embolisms and fluid in his lungs. Whenever I started to feel depressed or sorry for myself, something would happen to cheer me up. Sometimes it was a phone call, text or card from a friend, just to let me know they were thinking about us. Sometimes it was an unexpected gift, like a bouquet of flowers from a group of my blogging buddies, with a note saying, “We are only a click away if you need us.” I have always tried to teach my children to help others, but until this year, when I was on the receiving end, I had not realized how much the smallest action can mean to someone else. This Christmas season I decided to “Give Extra” to people around me who could use a pick me up. I love gifts in a jar because they can be baked whenever and don’t have to be eaten right away. These Apple Cinnamon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day.
To make the mason gift jars, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder. Pack down in bottom of jar. Add the layer of apples, then a layer of brown sugar.
Top with the oats, add the layer of sugar and top with the layer of white chocolate chips.
I made a gift tag (the free printable gift tag is below, just right click to save to your computer) ,attached it to a pack of Extra gum and fastened it onto the jar with ribbon. Add a copy of the recipe . These Mason jar gifts make lovely holiday gifts or pick me ups for someone who is feeling down. The “Give Extra, Get Extra” philosophy has really worked. Not only does it show someone how much they mean to me, it helps me feel better after I have done something nice for others.
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, apples and white chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie eet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
Do you have any holiday traditions to “give extra” and help others?
This sounds like such a great way to cheer someone up. There are so many blessings all around us, we just need to look for them.
This looks and sounds like a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m sorry to hear about the things have happened to you.. hoping 2015 is a better year! These cookies sound so yummy
What a great idea! I love oatmeal cookeis, but the addition of apple and chocolate really takes it up a notch!
It’s a nice feeling to know that there are people that are thinking of you and sending you positive vibes when you are feeling down and going through hard times. I pray everything will be ok for your daughter.
What a great gift idea! I love anything in a mason jar
That’s a great gift idea and gift tag. The flavor of that Extra gum is really really good, just like eating dessert.
I love these types of girts. Oatmeal cookies are def a family favorite.
Neat idea! I love receiving gifts like this!
We take new coats to the domestic violence shelter for the kids each year. It’s always a welcome gift for the parents there, the kids, and it feels so gratifying to us too when we do it. We live in a cold state, and no one wants their little ones to have to be cold.
neat gift idea for Christmas I love oatmeal and I love how frugal this gift would be to make.
I’m loving your chewy oatmeal apple cookie recipe! I’m wondering if the gum will help my cravings for this and other holiday sweets! Thanks for sharing!
I love oatmeal cookies. I would definitely love to try these. That particular flavor of gum is one of my favorites!
Mmm, these look yummy! Thanks for sharing. Adding this to my list of Christmas goodies to make.
What a fun gift idea. I need to try that Apple flavored gum. It sounds yummy.
I love to bake cookies. I will have to add this great recipe to my baking list for this week.
I love cookies and enjoy making them with the kids during the holiday season. These look like they would be a big hit!
I hope someone reads your blog and gets inspired to gift this to me!
I love the idea. I will be making some for my sweet tooth friends
I love the Extra dessert gums.I use them as stocking stuffers every year.
What a great post! It’s so important to remember to thank those people who go the extra mile for us…and it sounds like you have a great group of friends. Thanks for sharing! #client
The jar came out adorable! I can see Extra as a great stocking stuffer
I really like the jar gift idea. The Santa one you made is so cute! I have never prepared these kinds of gifts, but I think I’ll give this a try this year and surprise my co-workers.
This is a great gift to send the kids with to school to pass out to their friends! Thanks!
This is so cute. Perfect gift to give to neighbors.
That is a wonderful idea. Sometimes it is the smallest thought that means the most.
Mason jars have become popular these days. Adding cookies in it really makes a perfect giveaway since the jar could be reused!
These look delicious. What great gift ideas.
I love oatmeal raisin cookies, but I bet these are incredible! I can’t wait to try them! I was looking for something to make for my son’s teachers and for my s-i-l’s for Christmas, too!
These make great Teacher and office gifts. Ill be making mason jar treats this year for sure.
Those cookies look so yummy. Sorry you have had a rough few years.
Oh I love the gifts in a jar ideas!! This would sounds delicious! The “Extra” printable is too cute as well.
That is such a cute mason jar idea for gift giving! And the gum does make for the perfect stocking stuffer too!
What a great gift! Those cookies sound delicious!
This is a great idea for a Christmas gift. It’s so rustic and cozy! Love it.
This is so cute. I am sure anyone would be thrilled to receive this gift.
I love this gift idea! By far a fave, and those cookies look sooo good!
This is a great gift idea! It would be fun to make a whole lot of jars to give out as gifts!
Take out the apples and oatmeal and make mine chocolate chip and we have a deal! LOL Super cute presentation! 🙂
This is the best Christmas gift idea ever. I love the idea of getting a jar of cookie mix. Yum!
What a fun idea! Cookies in a mason jar. I love it.
I would LOVE to receive one of those as a gift. What a cool, festive idea!