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Christmas Cookies in a Jar
Make this Christmas cookies in a jar recipe for a homemade gift idea. Everyone will love this m&m cookie in a jar recipe. They are quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 jar (makes approximately 24 cookies)
Calories: 3738 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
To be added by gift recipient:
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Spoon this mixture into the bottom of a quarter size (32 ounces) mason jar. Gently tap the jar against the counter to make the top of the mixture as level and possible.
- Layer the brown sugar on top into an even layer. Be careful when adding it to make smooth lines on the edges of the jar.
- Follow the same process with the granulated sugar.
- Then top with the M&Ms and chocolate chips. Make sure to fill the jar to the very top to ensure that the ingredients are packed tightly to prevent the ingredients from shifting when gifting them.
- Place the lid on the mason jar tightly. Print off a printable label (I prefer on yardstick) and attach the label to the jar with ribbon or baker’s twine.
- Then the jar is ready to give as a gift!
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Instructions for the Gift Recipient:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat together the butter, egg and vanilla extract until combined and light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the jar ingredients by hand until well combined (no more lumps).
- Drop by rounded Tablespoons onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
- Cook for 5 minutes, move to a wire rack to cool completely and then they are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- These jars can be made up to a week in advance and make the perfect gifts for your friends, family, neighbors and teachers!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
3738kcal
(187%)
Carbohydrates
498g
(166%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
179g
(275%)
Saturated Fat
109g
(545%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
42g
Trans Fat
5g
Cholesterol
486mg
(162%)
Sodium
2131mg
(89%)
Potassium
1066mg
(30%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
309g
(618%)
Vitamin A
4014IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
524mg
(52%)
Iron
19mg
(106%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1jar (makes approximately 24 cookies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3738
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 3738kcal | 187% |
| Carbohydrates | 498g | 166% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 179g | 275% |
| Saturated Fat | 109g | 545% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Trans Fat | 5g | 250% |
| Cholesterol | 486mg | 162% |
| Sodium | 2131mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 1066mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 309g | 618% |
| Vitamin A | 4014IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 524mg | 52% |
| Iron | 19mg | 106% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.