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Christmas Cookies in A Jar

Christmas Cookies in a jar are a fun DIY holiday gift, the cookies turn out soft & chewy, and you get a free printable to attach to the jars!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR EACH JAR
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (dark or light)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup red & green M&M's®
GIFT RECIPIENT WILL ADD IN
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

ASSEMBLE THE JARS
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  1. You’ll need a wide mouth 1 quart/32 oz. mason jar. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bottom on the mason jar first. (You can place them on a paper plate and fold the paper plate to easily get the ingredients into the jar if you don’t have a funnel, or just spoon it in). Tap on the counter to level it off. 
  2. Spoon in and layer the brown sugar in next, followed by the granulated sugar. Then, the semi sweet chocolate chips, and the M&M's® on top. 
  3. Seal tightly with a lid, and decorate with a bow, fabric, free printable recipe card, etc.
TO MAKE
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 
  2. Add the butter, egg, and vanilla to a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine for 2-3 minutes, everything won’t look very incorporated at this point and it’s OK. 
  3. Add all contents of the jar in and mix together on low speed, being careful not to break up the M&M's® too much. You could always pour the M&M's® out first and then stir them in to ensure they don’t break. 
  4. Scoop into ~2 tbsp. Sized cookies, and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will look underbaked but set up as they cool. Swirl a cup or something a little larger around the cookies right out of the oven to give them a perfect circular look. Add more M&M's® or chocolate chips on top, if you have any! 
  6. Place on cooling rack, and enjoy! Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Supplies:
  • Free printable recipe card 
  • 32 oz. mason jars 
  • Mason jar lids 
  • Wide Mouth Funnel 
  • Single hole punch
  • Holiday twine 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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