If you're looking for a festive and unique gift this Halloween, look no further than this Halloween Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Simply layer the ingredients in a mason jar and attach the FREE printable tag with baking instructions.
These make perfect gifts for neighbors, teachers, or anyone else on your list. So get creative and have fun with it!
Craving more creative gifts? Check out our other delicious mason jar gift ideas!
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 10 min | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 1 (32-ounce mason jar)
Main Ingredients: flour, sugar, Reese’s Pieces, mini peanut butter cups
Best For: Gift giving, holiday treats, and party favors
Make Ahead: The jar can be assembled several days in advance
Storage: Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry place until ready to use
Printable Gift Tags for Mason Jar Cookies: Includes simple instructions and jar lid labels to finish your gift neatly. Print them on cardstock, attach with ribbon or baker’s twine, and your gift is ready to give.
Looking for more Halloween Themed Recipes or Halloween Cookies? Try my Mummy Halloween Cookies, or my Halloween Pretzel Rods.
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Why My Family Loves These Halloween Cookies and You Will Too
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Get the Free Printable Gift Tags
- Mason Jar Mixes Storage Tips
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why My Family Loves These Halloween Cookies and You Will Too
My family loves the classic chocolate chip cookie flavor with the added fun of Reese’s Pieces and mini peanut butter cups. It is an easy recipe made with simple pantry ingredients, and the mason jar version makes a thoughtful, no-fuss gift for busy days.
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Main Ingredients Needed
Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use any candy flavor you want.
- Or try a mixture of different flavored semi-sweet morsels.
- Check out my other recipe for Mason Jar Cookie Gifts that also include printable tags.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Using a mason jar funnel, add the flour mixture to the bottom of a 32 ounce size mason jar and gently spread it into an even layer with a tart tamper. Add the brown sugar, then the granulated sugar, smoothing each layer before adding the next. Finish by layering the chocolate chips, Reese's Pieces Candies and the Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups on top.
Step 2: Affix the printed label to the lid of the jar. Seal the jar tightly with the lid and ring. Add the instruction label with a ribbon of choice.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO use a clean, completely dry mason jar and gently tap or tamp each layer so the ingredients settle evenly.
❌ DO NOT add ingredients to a damp jar or skip flattening the layers, as this can affect freshness and how the mix looks.
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Mason Jar Mixes Storage Tips
Follow these simple tips to keep the ingredients in the mason jars fresh:
- When layering the ingredients in the jar, start with the dryer items like flour and sugar.
- Then add any wetter ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts. Be sure to pack each layer tightly so that the mix will stay fresh for longer.
- Once the jar is full, screw on the lid and label it with the contents and date.
- Stored in a cool, dark place, your cookie mix should stay fresh for up to six months.
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Halloween Cookie Mix in a Jar
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup Reese's Pieces
- ½ cup Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Equipment
- Scissors to cut the labels out and to cut the ribbon.
Method
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Using a mason jar funnel, pour the flour mixture into the bottom of the 32 ounce size mason jar.
- You can use a tart tamper to help you spread the flour out evenly.
- Then add the brown sugar. Use the tart tamper again to spread evenly.
- Add the granulated sugar.
- Finally add the chocolate chips, Reese's Pieces candies, and the Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups.
- Affix the printed label to the lid of the jar. Seal the jar tightly with the lid and ring.
- Add the instruction label with a ribbon of choice.
Nutrition
Notes
Tips
- Use a clean, completely dry mason jar so the ingredients stay fresh.
- Gently tap or tamp each layer so the mix settles evenly and looks neat.
- Add the candy last so it stays visible at the top of the jar.
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
- The cookie mix can be assembled several days in advance.
- Keep away from heat and humidity to maintain freshness.
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Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Great idea, looks yummy!