Treat your friends with homemade cookie mix gift jars. They will love making their own homemade warm and delicious cookies in a jar.
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- Basic cookie mix for gift jars
- Ingredients
- M & M cookies in a jar
- What mix ins can I add to chocolate chip cookie mix?
- Oatmeal cookies in a jar
- Unicorn cookies
- Sugar cookies in a jar
- How long does cookie mix last in a jar?
- Tips for making large batches of cookie mix for gifts
- Making the cookies
- Tips for giving
- Recipe
Basic cookie mix for gift jars
The basic recipe is easy to make with a few simple pantry ingredients. You can make one jar for a gift or enough to give all your friends and family. Once you have all the ingredients set out, it's easy to make a bunch of gift jars.
Ingredients
- white flour - I suggest all- purpose
- baking soda and powder- Make sure it is fresh
- 1 cup old fashioned oats - I find it best to use the regular type not the quick coo
- chocolatchips - Or another mix-in of your choice
See recipe card for compleate ingredients and measurements.
M & M cookies in a jar
You can get creative here! Basic M&Ms are a classic, but you could also try one of these fun flavors for a unique cookie.
- M&M's Fudge Brownie
- M&M's Chocolate Popcorn
- Almond M&M's
- Banana M&M's
- Birthday Cake M&M's
- Candy Apple M&M's
- Cherry M&M's
- Crispy S'mores M&M's
- Hot Chocolate M&M'
- Holiday Mint M&M's
What mix ins can I add to chocolate chip cookie mix?
- Bacon and Pretzels ( see my recipe for Bacon Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies)
- White chocolate chips
- Toffee bars (such as Heath, chopped)
- Peanut M&Ms
- Dried cranberries
- Dried apricots (chopped)
- Pistachios (chopped)
- Dried blueberries
- Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Orange zest
- Honey-roasted peanuts (chopped)
- Potato chips (crushed)
- Candy canes (crushed)
- Oreos, cut into pieces
- Rainbow sprinkle
Oatmeal cookies in a jar
To make oatmeal cookies in a jar, change the amount of flour you use to 1 1/4 cups and your oatmeal to 1 1/2 cups. Substitute the chocolate chips for raisins or cranrasins if you prefer.
Unicorn cookies
Unicorn cookies are a fun gift to give to kids. They will love making these unique and fun cookies! Just pick up a bag of these magic Unicorn Sprinkles to use in place of chocolate chips.
Sugar cookies in a jar
To make a basic sugar cookie mix from this recipe, the only thing you will need to do is run your oatmeal through a food processor. This will make a smooth flour consistency. When you layer sugar cookies, be sure to add fun and colorful mix-ins to make your present look festive.
How long does cookie mix last in a jar?
When you make your cookie mix, purchase fresh ingredients. Also, be sure and use the new canning jar lids I suggest below. They have a little rubber seal that will help keep the cookie mix sealed well in your jar. You don't want any moisture from the air to get in or it will be hard to get your cookie mix out of the jar. If you do all these things, the cookie mix should remain fresh in the jar for up to 3 months.
Tips for making large batches of cookie mix for gifts
If you want to make a lot of cookie mix gifts, then think assembly line. Mix up your flour mixture in large bowls and have all your other ingredients set out. Put the propper size measuring scoop with each ingredient. that way, you can go down the assembly line and quickly put the proper amount in the jar, packing it with a spoon as you go between layers.
Making the cookies
When you give a cookie mix gift, the receiver will need a few simple ingredients to add to the mix when they are ready to bake. Just tie on the ingredients and instructions to the jar, and they will be all set when it's time to bake.
Additional ingredients needed
- 1/2 cup of butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 large egg or 2 small eggs (room temperature)
How long to bake
- Use a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for giving
You will need a few supplies to pack your cookie mix in. Also, be sure and print the gift tags with instructions and tie them to the jars with a pretty ribbon or string.
Tools needed
- Quart size Mason type jar
- Colorful canning jar lids
- Printable gift tag
- Ribbon or pretty string
How to wrap a cookie jar mix so it is pretty
Start with a clean, canning jar. I like using wide-mouth canning jars because it's easier to pack the ingredients; however, a regular mouth jar will also work.
Be sure and screw the top on your mason jar with clean new lids. This set of Colorful Canning Jar Lid Leak Proof and Secure Jar Lids are perfect for gift giving. They come in a variety of colors. The set also includes a wide mouth and regular size.
Printable gift and instruction tags
Print your gift tags with instructions on how to bake the cookies. Trim the tags and hole punch the top so you can tie them around the neck of your jar.
I like using Baking Twine for this project. The string is pretty and comes in a 25 different colors!
Recipe
Cookie Mix Gift Jars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats not quick oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
TO BAKE COOKIES FROM JAR MIX
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg large or 2 small eggs
Instructions
ASSEMBLE COOKIE MIX GIFT JAR
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and, salt. Use a large whisk and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Gather all other ingredients and set out with measuring cups so you are ready to assemble the gift jars.
- Start layering, putting the flour mixture in first. Then layer your mix in next. This could be M&Ms, chocolate chips, chopped candy canes, or such. (See mix in options)
- Layer brown sugar, white sugar, oats, and top with any other additional mix-in your recipient might like in their cookie mix. Be sure to press each layer down firmly with a spoon to pack tightly in the jar. This will make the gift look pretty until it is opened.
- Place a new canning jar lid on the jar and screw on tightly.
- Print your gift tags, cut out and hole punch the top so you have a place to tie the instructions to the jar.
- Wrap bakers twine around your jar neck a few times and tie the instructions on. Make a bow with the twine.
TO BAKE COOKIES
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until blended.
- Add the contents of the jar to the bowl. Stir to mix batter to a smooth dough. The mixture will be thick.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Bacon and Pretzels ( see my recipe for Bacon Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies)
- White chocolate chips
- Toffee bars (such as Heath, chopped)
- Peanut M&Ms
- Dried cranberries
- Dried apricots (chopped)
- Pistachios (chopped)
- Dried blueberries
- Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Orange zest
- Honey-roasted peanuts (chopped)
- Potato chips (crushed)
- Candy canes (crushed)
- Oreos, cut into pieces
- Rainbow sprinkle
Rachel Baird
Hi! I am wondering what size jar you used for this recipe? I am wanting to make these in bulk as gifts for friends. There are so many different jar sizes to choose from.
Gina
I like to use wide-mouth quart jars. It's much easier to make them look pretty when layering if the jar has a wider rim.
Natalie
How many jars does this recipe make? I will need to make a total of 20 jars
Gina
Natalie, each recipe makes 1-quart jar. Then when the other mix-ins are added it will bake 24 cookies.
Sheri Amarillas
Hi the recipe calls for 2 eggs but the printout says 1 egg? Which one is it?? Thanks
Gina
Hey Sheri, It should be one large egg. My daughter-in-law raises chickens and gives us her eggs so sometimes they are small. I would use 2 that equals a large store-bought egg. Thanks for pointing this out. I need my reader's help and I appreciate it.
Nita Lad
Recipe indicates 1/2 cup butter however gift tag says 3/4 cup. Which is correct?
Gina
It should be 1/2 cup of butter. I will correct the printables right away. When writing this post I tried both 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup making the recipe. I found a 1/2 cup was sufficient if it was melted slightly when adding it to the recipe.