Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar

The perfect homemade gift to give this holiday season is this Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar.

Made with wholesome oats, brown and white sugar, and colorful red and green M&M's, this gift in a jar is easy to put together.

And as an added bonus, there are free printable gift tags and jar lid covers at the end of the post for you to print out and use to add that extra touch of holiday magic!

Get ready to impress your friends and family with this thoughtful holiday gift!

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

When you combine all the ingredients for these Oatmeal Christmas Cookies, something truly enchanting occurs! It's just like making a wonderful artwork with lots of colors and textures.

And if you don't want to bake them right away, you can use the jar as a Christmas decoration on your kitchen counter!

Looking for more Mason Jar Gift Ideas? Try my Mason Jar Hot Chocolate that has a fun snow globe craft with it, Brownie Mix in a Jar, and even my Homemade Granola in a Jar. Want 10 different recipes with printable gift cards? Check out my Mason Jar Gift Ideas Digital Cookbook!

Table of Contents

• 👩‍🍳Recipe Notes
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Ingredients
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Add the Candy Pieces
• Add the Free Printable Gift Tag
• LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
• How to Bake Oatmeal Cookies from a Mix
• 🍶Storage Tips
• ❄️Freezing Tips
• ➡️Top Recipe Tip
• 🌟Try these recipes next...
• 📇Recipe Card
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

👩‍🍳Recipe Notes

When it comes to keeping mason jar cookie mixes fresh for the holidays, here are some tips:

• Use Airtight Containers: Mason jars work great! They're not only decorative, but they're completely airtight. I used 32 ounce sized mason jars.
• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Find a cool and dry spot to store your mason jar cookie mix. Avoid areas with direct sunlight or excessive humidity, as these can affect the quality of the ingredients.
• Label and Date: Remember to write what's inside the jar and when you made it. This will help you know how long the cookie mix has been stored and keep it fresh.

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📋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.

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: Layer the brown sugar into the jar.
• Step 4: Then add the granulated sugar.
• Step 5: Press firmly using a tart tamper if needed after each layer added.

📌Quick Tip: Use a wide mouth funnel to help you get the ingredients in the jar without making a mess!

Add the Candy Pieces

• Step 6: Add the M&Ms to a bowl.
• Step 7: Then slowly pour the M&Ms on top of the sugars.
• Step 8: Add the oatmeal to a bowl.
• Step 9: Add the oatmeal to the mason jar slowly so it sits on top of the M&Ms and creates a nice layered effect.

Add the Free Printable Gift Tag

• Step 10: Seal the jar with a lid.
• Step 11: Attach the free printable gift tag and decorate with ribbon.

How to Bake Oatmeal Cookies from a Mix

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Using an electric mixer, beat ½ cup softened butter with 1 large egg and 1 ½ teaspoons 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, this Oatmeal Cookie Mix 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.

🌟Try these recipes next...

• Check out my other Mason Jar Cookie Recipes.
• Or you might enjoy this recipe for Sous Vide Crème Brûlée in Mason Jars.

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