Christmas Cookies in a Jar
Mason jar gifts are always fun to make and to give for Christmas! Mason jars are a perfect container for homemade goodies.
These Christmas Cookies in a Jar make a wonderful homemade gift and even better that they can be baked on Christmas morning to make a delicious treat to enjoy!
Follow the easy instructions to layer the cookie ingredients in a mason jar to create a beautiful gift.
It is the time of year when you are trying to think of what to give all those neighbors, friends, cousins, teachers, coworkers for Christmas. This extremely easy DIY Christmas Cookies in a Jar is just the thing!
Gifts of homemade cookies in a jar would be received as thoughtful and out of the ordinary. Something that people will not expect, but will really appreciate.
Homemade gifts are very thoughtful and usually much appreciated.
I find it therapeutic to work with my hands & create gifts that others appreciate.
The best part? Homemade gifts make your loved ones feel really special! You spent your precious time on them and that’s a big deal these days.
Ingredients for Christmas Cookies in a Jar
- 1 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Red and Green M&Ms or mini M&Ms
Detailed Steps for Preparing Christmas Cookies in a Jar
The Christmas Cookies in a Jar are easy to make by layering the ingredients in a quart mason jar in the order given above using a funnel. I used a canning funnel. Tamp the jar on the counter after each layer.
Add the lid and a bow.
And a pretty label if desired.
Print out these cute tags with the instructions on how to cook the muffins to tie to your gift!
Enjoy!
Enjoy giving this beautiful Christmas Cookies in a Jar gift! Such a delightful, thoughtful gift during the holidays!
They turn out delicious and beautiful when baked!
Additional ingredients which are required to bake the Christmas cookies are:
- 1/2 cup Softened Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
The instructions to bake the muffins are as follows:
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
- Place the contents of jar in a bowl and mix together.
- Whisk together the vanilla, butter and egg then add to the dry ingredients and mix well
- Place 2 tbsp rounded dough balls onto the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 – 11 minutes.
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Christmas Cookies in a Jar
These Christmas Cookies in a Jar make a wonderful homemade gift and even better that they can be baked on Christmas morning to make a delicious treat to enjoy!
Ingredients
- Ingredients to Layer in a Jar
- 1. 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 2. 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
- 3. 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 4. 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 5. 1/2 tsp Salt
- 6. 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 7. 1/2 cup Sugar
- 8. 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- 9. 1/2 cup Red and Green M&Ms or mini M&Ms
- Ingredients to Add When Baking
- 1. 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2. 1/2 cup Softened Butter
- 3. 1 Egg
Instructions
1. Layer the ingredients in a quart mason jar in the order given above using a canning funnel. Tamp the jar on the counter after each layer.
2. Add all the Ingredients, then add the lid and a ribbon and label if desired.
3. Print out the gift tag and tie it with a ribbon to the Jar.
When Ready To Bake
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease cookie sheets.
3. Empty the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
3. Combine the vanilla, butter and egg in a bowl and stir into dry ingredients.
4. Place 2 tbsp rounded dough balls onto the cookie sheet.
5. Bake 8 - 11 minutes.
