Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

Looking for the perfect holiday gift idea? Well, look no further! These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar are sure to be a hit. Go ahead and discover this delightful treat for the holiday season!

This layered cookie mix recipe makes a thoughtful neighbor gift, hostess gift or even a party favor for all your holiday celebrations.

Check out all the other Mason Jar Gift Ideas for even more delicious recipes to give as gifts this holiday season.

Mason Jar Cookie Mix Gift Ideas show your loved ones and friends that you took the time to put together a special treat for the holidays.

Looking for more easy cookie recipes also packaged in mason jars? Try my Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mason Jar Sugar Cookie Mix and even my Oatmeal Cookie Mix.

Table of Contents

• How to Make Mason Jar Cookie Mix Gifts?
• How to Decorate Mason Jars for Christmas?
• Tips for Mason Jar Gift Ideas
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Ingredients
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Cookie Jar Printable
• Before You Begin!
• How to Bake Mini Chocolate Cookies from a Mix
• 🍶Storage Tips
• ❄️Freezing Tips
• ➡️Top Recipe Tip
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

How to Make Mason Jar Cookie Mix Gifts?

When you're preparing a mason jar cookie mix as a gift, it's crucial to follow the directions and layer the cookies in the specified order.

To create the perfect mason jar cookie mix for a gift, remember the key step of layering the cookies in the specific order outlined in the directions. This ensures a delightful treat for the recipient!

You can also use these gifts in a jar recipe to give as a hostess gift, party favors or for bridal shower favors. They're a one-of-a-kind gift that is guaranteed to make people happy!

How to Decorate Mason Jars for Christmas?

• Wrap a piece of holiday-themed ribbon or burlap around the jar and secure it with a bow. Then you can add the gift tag to the top of the jar.
• Try adding a piece of fabric to the top of the jar before adding the lid. This creates a classic look! Did you know you can purchase fabric squares online?

Tips for Mason Jar Gift Ideas

• Wide mouth mason jars work best, but regular mason jars work just as well.  In fact, that's what I use most of the time.
• Use a wide mouth funnel when filling mason jars to help keep things neat.
• Use a tamper tart tool to help you pack down each layer before adding the next ingredient.
• Always include instructions on how to bake the cookies otherwise your gift recipient will not know how to bake the cookies!

Another fun gift mix to give would be gingerbread mix in a jar around the holidays. Or even mason jar brownie gift mix would be another option.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

Ball Regular Mouth 32-Ounces Mason Jar with Lids and Bands, Clear,(Pack Of 2)Funnels for Filling Bottles, Wide Mouth Canning Funnel for Kitchen Use Mason Jars, Small Funnel for Transfer Liquid, Oil and Powder, Food Grade Silicone Collapsible Funnel Set (3 Pack)SULOLI Christmas Gift Tags, 100 Pieces Colorful Xmas Kraft Paper Tags Hanging Labels with Organza Strings for Xmas Gift Decorations (Assorted 10 Styles)Fox Run Tart Tamper, Wood, 1.75 x 1.75 x 6 inches

 

📋Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Use this recipe as a gift any time of year by switching out the gift tag. You can find more gift tags in the WOS Shop!
• You can use regular sized semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips in place of the mini sized version.
• If you know your gift recipient can enjoy nuts, add crushed pecans or walnuts as a layer!
• Mini White Chocolate Chips can be hard to find, but I found these online at Amazon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1:  Stir the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
• Step 2: Add the flour mixture to a 1-quart jar.
• Step 3-4: Add the mini chocolate chips to the mason jar. Make sure you use the funnel.
• Step 5-6: Add the granulate sugar on top of the chocolate chips. It's okay that some of the sugar mixes in with the chocolate chips.
• Step 7: Add the brown sugar.
• Step 8: Press firmly using a tart tamper if needed after adding the brown sugar to create a nice line.
• Step 9-10: Add the mini white chocolate chips.

Cookie Jar Printable

• Step 11: Cut out the FREE printable gift tag and jar lid cover.
• Step 12: Attach both to the mason jar with red twine or pretty Christmas ribbon.

How to Bake Mini Chocolate Cookies from a Mix

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Using an electric mixer, beat ¾ cup softened butter with 1 large egg and ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until blended.
• Add cookie mix; mix well, breaking up any clumps.
• Drop by rounded tablespoon onto parchment lined baking sheets.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

🍶Storage Tips

• As long as the jar is sealed, mason jar cookie mixes should stay good for at least 3 months since they're shelf stable ingredients.
• Store in a cool, dry, dark place for optimal storage.
• Once the cookies are baked, store them in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

❄️Freezing Tips

• You can freeze the cookie mix in the jar for up to a year.
• Once the cookies are baked, flash freeze them before adding them to a freezer safe zip top bag or air-tight container for up to 3 months.
• Let the cookies thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

➡️Top Recipe Tip

• Use a wide mouth funnel to make adding the ingredients to the jar easier and mess-free.
• Press firmly using a tart tamper after each layer added if needed.

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📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2018 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 

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