Cookie Mix In A Jar With Free Printable Tags
Cookie mix in a jar is a sweet and simple gift that’s easy to make and even easier to bake. Made with pantry staples like oats, flour, and chocolate chips, this DIY treat is perfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or teacher thank-yous. Enjoy sharing it as a thoughtful way to connect with others and brighten their day.
Equipment
Ingredients
Jar Cookie Mix
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats not quick oats
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or other favorite mix-in
To Bake The Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg large
Instructions
Assemble Cookies In A Jar Mix
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a large whisk or spoon to mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Note* If you are making several jars at one time, 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, pressing it down slightly into the jar with the back of a large spoon. Then pour in your add-in next. This could be M&Ms, chocolate chips, chopped candy canes, etc. (See mix-in options in the notes)
- Layer brown sugar, then white sugar, any additional sprinkles, and then the rolled oats on top. Be sure to press each layer down firmly with a spoon or your hand to pack each layer tightly in the jar. This will make the gift look pretty until it is opened.½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup old-fashioned oats, ¾ cup chocolate chips
- Place a new canning jar lid on the jar and screw a top on tightly.
- Print your gift tags, cut them out, and hole-punch the top to easily tie the instructions to the jar.
- Wrap the baker's twine around the neck of your jar a few times, tie the instructions on, and make a bow with the twine.
To Bake Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until blended.1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg
- Add the contents of the jar of cookie mix to the bowl. Stir to mix batter to a smooth dough; don't over-stir and break your mix-ins. The mixture will be thick.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop even size cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and rest them on the cookie sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
This recipe makes 1-quart jar of the mix. The recipe will then make 24 cookies when you are ready to mix it up.
Mason Jar Gift Cookie Dough Mix-In Ideas
No basic chocolate chip cookies here. Think out of the box with these yummy jar recipe add-ins. Classic Options- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Milk chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- M&M’s (holiday colors, classic, mini)
- Crushed candy canes
- Red and green sprinkles
- Holiday mint M&M’s
- Hot chocolate M&M’s
- Character sprinkles
- Colored sugars
- Mini marshmallows
- Toffee bar pieces (Heath)
- Dried cranberries
- Dried blueberries
- Dried apricots (chopped)
- Chopped pistachios
- Macadamia nuts
- Coconut flakes
- Orange zest
- Honey-roasted peanuts (chopped)
- Pretzels (crushed)
- Oreos (broken pieces)
- 13 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons baking soda
- 10 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 5 cups brown sugar
- 10 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick oats)
- 7.5 cups chocolate chips or other favorite mix-ins
