Nothing is cozier to give as a gift than a mason jar layered with all the ingredients needed to bake a batch of cookies! These 10 Christmas cookies-in-a-jar are beautiful enough to leave on a doorstep and simple enough to make in just one afternoon. Add a ribbon, include the baking instructions card, and enjoy the spreading of Christmas cheer!
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1) Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Layers of cocoa and crushed peppermint create a sensation in this minty chocolate dream.
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Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
This is a great jar mix that turns into delicious chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint crunch!
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour, cocoa, baking soda, sugars, peppermint candies, and chocolate chips in a quart jar, packing each layer down before adding the next.
- Seal the jar and attach a card with these baking directions.
- To bake, empty the jar into a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoons onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Crush the peppermints just before layering so they stay crisp.
2) Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Jars
Oatmeal cookie layers include ruby cranberries and green pistachios.
Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Jars
A fun jar of oatmeal cookies with tangy cranberries and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour mixed with baking soda, then the oats, brown sugar, cranberries, and pistachios in a quart jar.
- Seal and tie on a card with the baking steps.
- To bake, tip the mix into a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Roll into balls, place on a lined sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes.
- Let cool on the sheet before serving.
3) Gingerbread Spice Cookie Mix
Warm ginger and cinnamon are layered in the coziest of gingerbread cookies.
Gingerbread Spice Cookie Mix
A spiced jar mix that transforms into soft, molasses-kissed gingerbread cookies.
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and spices together, then layer over the brown sugar in a quart jar.
- Seal and attach a baking card.
- To bake, combine the mix with 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup molasses, and 1 egg until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough 30 minutes, then roll into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Cool on the pan before moving to a rack.
Notes
The 30-minute chill keeps the cookies from spreading too thin.
4) Snowball Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Buttery snowball cookies coated in cinnamon sugar like freshly fallen snow.
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Snowball Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
A comfy jar mix for snowball cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and are dusted in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour, powdered sugar, and pecans in a quart jar, then add the white sugar mixed with cinnamon in a small bag tucked on top.
- Seal and tie on a baking card.
- To bake, mix the flour layers with 1 cup softened butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla into a dough.
- Roll into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until set but pale.
- Roll the warm cookies in the cinnamon sugar from the bag, then cool and roll again.
5) Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Delight Jars
Peanut butter cookie with chocolate has sweet, salty, and baked layers.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Delight Jars
A fun and easy jar mix for chewy chocolate chip peanut butter cookies.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour mixed with baking soda, then the sugars and both kinds of chips in a quart jar.
- Seal and attach a baking card.
- To bake, combine the mix with 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1 egg into a dough.
- Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Press a few extra chips on top before baking for a bakery look.
6) Red Velvet Cookie Mix with White Chocolate Chips
Brilliant red layers that fuse into soft red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips.
Red Velvet Cookie Mix with White Chocolate Chips
An outstanding jar mix for soft red velvet cookies with white chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour whisked with cocoa and baking soda, then the sugar, white chocolate chips, and a sprinkle layer in a quart jar.
- Seal and add a baking card.
- To bake, mix with 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool before serving so they set up soft and tender.
7) Almond Biscotti Jar Recipe
Prepare to bake delicious dunkable holiday biscotti with layers of crunchy almonds!
Almond Biscotti Jar Recipe
A jar mix that turns into crunchy almond biscotti that is great for dunking in coffee.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour whisked with baking powder, then the sugar, almonds, and anise seeds in a quart jar.
- Seal and tie on a baking card.
- To bake, mix with 2 eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon almond extract into a stiff dough.
- Shape into two logs on a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Cool slightly, slice into diagonals, and bake the slices 10 more minutes until crisp.
Notes
Let the logs cool 10 minutes before slicing so they don't crumble.
8) Classic Sugar Cookie Gift Jars
Ready to be rolled and cut into festive shapes!
Classic Sugar Cookie Gift Jars
A classic jar mix for soft cut-out sugar cookies that can be decorated by the children.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour whisked with baking powder and salt, then the sugar and a sprinkle layer in a quart jar.
- Seal and attach a baking card.
- To bake, mix with 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into a dough.
- Chill the dough 30 minutes, then roll, cut into shapes, and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing.
Notes
Chilling the dough makes it much easier to roll and cut cleanly.
9) Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix
An ultimate indulgence cookie experience with layers of three different types of chocolate.
Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix
A shamefully indulgent jar mix for fudgy cookies loaded with three different types of chocolate!
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour whisked with cocoa and baking soda, then the sugars and both chocolates in a quart jar.
- Seal and tie on a baking card.
- To bake, mix with 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into a dough.
- Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan a few minutes so the chunks set before serving.
10) Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies
Brownie layers with fudgy caramel bites and a salty touch.
Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies
A glass jar mix for cookie-brownie caramel cookies with gooey caramel and flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Method
- Layer the flour whisked with cocoa and baking soda, then the brown sugar and caramel bits in a quart jar, with the salt in a small bag on top.
- Seal and attach a baking card.
- To bake, mix the dry layers with 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into a thick dough.
- Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the flaky salt while warm, then cool so the caramel sets.
Notes
Let them cool fully before lifting so the melty caramel firms up.