Ingredients

1

cup sugar

3/4

cup all-purpose flour

1/3

cup unsweetened baking cocoa

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1

cup miniature candy-coated milk chocolate baking bits

1/2

cup softened butter

2

tablespoons water

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

3

egg

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In 1-quart jar with tight-fitting lid, place mixture; tap lightly to pack. Top with oats and baking bits; cover.

Give with gift card that reads: To make cookies, heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, place contents of jar, butter, water, vanilla and egg. Stir 30 seconds with spoon or until combined. On ungreased cookie sheets, spoon dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.