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
Instructions for Baking the Cookies:
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Beat together the butter and egg until smooth.Add the contents of the jar and mix on low until the dough begins to come together.Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.