This Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar is full of all of the delicious ingredients you need to make Holiday M&M Cookies that you can give as gifts for family, friends, teachers or neighbors!
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Christmas Cookie Mix in Jar
The holidays are coming up fast and if you’re like me and enjoy giving homemade gifts to family and friends, then you’re going to love this cookie mix in a jar gift idea.
You can whip up several quarts of this delicious recipe in no time which makes the perfect last minute gift for family, friends, teachers and neighbors. Who wouldn’t want a cookie mix as a Christmas gift? I know it would bring a smile to my face if someone took the time to make one of these for me.
These mixes come together easily as you layer one ingredient at a time in your jar and then top it off with a lid. Once your jars are all full, all you need to do is download, print and attach your free recipe labels and you’re good to go.
What is the shelf life of this Cookies in a Jar Mix?
As long as you start with fresh ingredients and a clean, dry jar, your mix should last 3 months in the pantry.
Can I Change the Ingredients in this Mix?
Yes! You can use this method for any cookie or baking recipe that you have. Simply, layer your dry ingredients one at a time in the jar with instructions on how to add your wet ingredients at the time of baking. The possibilities are endless with this fun idea!
What Ingredients are in the Christmas Cookies in a Jar Mix?
flour
cornstarch
baking soda
salt
brown sugar
sugar
vanilla
mini chocolate chips
red and green M&Ms
What Supplies Will I need to Make these Mixes?
Quart size jar(s)
Canning funnel
Christmas Ribbon
Free Gift Tag
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How do I Make Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar?
Place a canning funnel into a quart size jar.
Pour the flour in the bottom of the jar and tap the jar to level the flour layer.
Add the cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Tap the jar again to level the ingredients.
Add the brown sugar. Use a spoon to press down the sugar and make it compact.
Add the sugar and tap the jar on the table to level it.
Pour the vanilla into the center of the sugar layer.
Top the sugar with mini chocolate chips. Lightly shake the jar to level.
Fill the remaining space in the top of the jar with M&Ms.
Place the lid onto the jar.
Print out the gift tag and cut it out around the outer border.
Punch a hole into the corner of the tag and use the ribbon to attach it to the top of the jar.
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Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup red and green M&Ms
Instructions
- Place a canning funnel into a quart size jar.
- Pour the flour in the bottom of the jar and tap the jar to level the flour layer.
- Add the cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Tap the jar again to level the ingredients.
- Add the brown sugar. Use a spoon to press down the sugar and make it compact.
- Add the sugar and tap the jar on the table to level it.
- Pour the vanilla into the center of the sugar layer.
- Top the sugar with mini chocolate chips. Lightly shake the jar to level.
- Fill the remaining space in the top of the jar with M&Ms.
- Place the lid onto the jar.
- Print out the gift tag and cut it out around the outer border.
- Punch a hole into the corner of the tag and use the ribbon to attach it to the top of the jar.
Notes
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
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