Create a thoughtful and inexpensive gift with these Christmas Cookies in a Jar. Include the printable recipe gift tags for a unique gift.
I have a Christmas Cookies recipe to share that is perfect for gift giving. Who wouldn’t love getting a ready to make mix for delicious cookies. Just keep this on the shelf and whip up a batch when you have last minute company. This mix really makes the cookie making process fast and easy.
I’ve always loved personal and homemade Christmas presents, and receiving these cookies would make me and my family very happy indeed. You can include a plate of baked cookies for your recipient to enjoy right away and so they will know what the cookies are like when baked. This handmade gift shows you took the time to make something personal from the heart. I’m sure everyone on your gift list will enjoy!
How to Make Cookies in a Jar
Using my recipe below, layer the dry ingredients into jars. The gift recipient is responsible for adding the wet ingredients. I like layering the dry ingredients into the jars in a thoughtful way so each layer stands out. I layered light (flour, baking powder, salt), dark (brown sugar), light (granulated sugar), and so on. You can use a spoon or a funnel to make the layers. I used a measuring cup to try to pat them down. This is a bit tricky and my layers are not as neat as I would like but not too bad.
The cookie recipe below will just barely fit into a 32 ounce mason jar. I chose a wide mouth jar to make the job a little easier. I also used the reusable mason jar lids. I use my jars for everything so I find these lids to be especially helpful to have on hand. Top with the lid and decorate with festive ribbons, and a decoration, whatever you like or have on hand. Go simple or go big. It doesn’t take a lot of crafty talent to make these really look cute.
Christmas M&M Cookies
Festive and fun Christmas M&M Cookies from a jar that are a fantastic and easy gift anyone would love to recieve.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup holiday M&Ms
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp. shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
To prepare jars
- Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Pour into the bottom of a 32 oz. jar.
- Next layer the brown sugar, followed by the granulated sugar. Pour the oats on top of the sugar, then the M&Ms, and chocolate chips. Seal the jar.
Instructions to include on the jar
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter, shortening, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Pour jar ingredients into the bowl and beat until combined. Drop by rounded tablespoon full onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 11 minutes or until slightly browned.
Notes
This dough can be frozen. To bake, remove from freezer and bake directly, no need to thaw.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
Free Printable Tags
Since the recipient of the gift may not have the recipe, it is important to include the instructions on the jar. I included in the ingredients in the jars just in case there are allergies. Include what is needed and the instructions to prepare.
Click this link for the PDF: Christmas M&M Cookies in a jar tag
I printed this on normal printer paper, then using adhesive stuck the instructions on one side and the gift tag on the other. Then I punched a whole in the tag and tied it to the jar using ribbon.
You can include a batch of baked cookies with your gift. This way your friends will know exactly what they taste like.
Festive Christmas Ideas
This is day three of our Festive Christmas Event where we team up with a bunch of talented blogging friends to bring you a plethora of creative ways to celebrate your holiday season. We will be baking some cookie recipes for you, sharing some party games, making some handmade gifts, doing some ornament crafting, and sharing our Christmas movies family fun. There will be breakfast recipes and as always our decorated Christmas Trees which is always a fun tour of homes.
You will find new ideas every Monday and Wednesday between Oct. 19th through Nov. 18th. Scroll all the way down to find all the ideas linked at the end.
In case you missed it, check out our other Festive Christmas Ideas!
- Day 1 – Gift Guide for Disney Lovers
- Day 2 – Fandom Cookbooks Gift Guide
Festive Christmas Day 3 – Homemade Gifts
- Christmas Cookies in a Jar with Free Printable from Simply Inspired Meals (this post)
- Christmas Tea Towels DIY from Across the Blvd
- Christmas Treats Rock Art from Christmas Tree Lane
- DIY Angel Mason Jar Gift from An Alli Event
- DIY Car Care Gift Bag For Her from Little Vintage Cottage
- DIY Coasters with Infusible Ink from Domestically Creative
- DIY Fabric Face with Center Seam from My Pinterventures
- DIY Gifts For Teens By Teens from Polka Dot Poplars
- DIY Herb Markers Made with Cricut from Creative Cynchroncity
- DIY Monogram Tray -The Handmade Gift from The Aspiring Home
- DIY Snowflake Soap from As For Me And My Homestead
- Easy DIY Christmas Gift Idea Farmhouse Wooden Bead Garland from Pretty DIY Home
- Felt Holly Christmas Napkin Rings from Tikkido
- Handmade Earrings from Domestic Deadline
- Handmade Soap Gift from Purple Hues and Me
- Holiday Cookie Mix Gift Sack with Printable Gift Tags from Blogghetti
- Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix from Coffee With Us 3
- How to Make a Coca Cola Clock from Farm Girl Reformed
- How to make a Festive Santa Hat Calming Jar from Our Sutton Place
- How To Package A Cookie For Christmas Gift-Giving from My Humble Home & Garden
- Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle from Mom Home Guide
- Make This Dollar Store Gift Elf Cam Mug Using Cricut from Intelligent Domestications
- Memory Garment Hand Warmers from Interior Frugalista
- Snow Globe Shadow Box from Craft Rocker
- ZGallerie-inspired DIY glam candle holders from From House To Home
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Homemade cookies are always fun for Christmas and the holidays! Pinning!
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Folks like me who don’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen would love to receive cookies in a jar. I’d have them baked and eaten in no time.
Everyone loves cookies and this idea is great for gift giving, letting the recipient decide when to bake them when they need them.
Yum!! I love DIY food gifts, they are so much fun!
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I love that you can freeze the dough! That’s a huge selling point for me. Then you can have some delicious cookies whenever you want. Yum!
Yum! I love the red and green m&ms in the cookies
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I love making things like this! I put some on a craft show, and they sold like hot cakes!