RECIPE FOR COOKIES IN A JAR
This Recipe for Cookies in a Jar is the cutest little gift idea you ever did have! It's easy and fun to make, takes about 5 minutes to throw together from start to finish and is sure to put a smile on just about anyone's face!
Servings 1 32 oz. Jar
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Flour
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- 5 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¾ - 1 cup Christmas Smarties or M&Ms
TO BE ADDED BY RECIPIENT
- ½ cup Butter slightly melted and cooled
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
FOR THE GIFT
- Layer the dry ingredients in the jar in this order: Flour, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Chocolate Chips, and Christmas Smarties. Seal the jar. Label and decorate, if desired.
WHEN READY TO BAKE (INSTRUCTIONS TO BE ADDED WITH THE GIFT)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Dump the jar ingredients in and stir until well combined.
- Scoop the dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) onto the baking sheet, leaving some room in between for them to expand in the oven as they bake.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling before devouring.
Notes
A 32 oz. mason jar with a tight fitting lid will give you the best results for this recipe for cookies in a jar.
Don't forget to include the recipe instructions on the jar for the recipient to bake.
This recipe makes about 18 cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Batch of Cookies | Calories: 3524kcal | Carbohydrates: 466g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 169g | Saturated Fat: 102g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 437mg | Sodium: 4363mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 298g | Vitamin A: 3472IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 18mg
