Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable Reindeer Cookies in a Jar gift idea!
Packed with all the dry ingredients you need to whip up a batch of festive cookies, this ready-to-go gift is perfect for spreading cheer.
Make sure you get the FREE printable gift tags at the bottom of the post to make your gift-giving a breeze!
Check out all the other Mason Jar Gift Ideas for even more delicious recipes to give as gifts this holiday season.
Looking for the perfect gift to spread holiday cheer? Look no further than our Reindeer Cookies Mason Jar! This delightful
The mason jar has everything perfectly measured and arranged for convenience. Simply follow the included recipe, add egg, vanilla extract and butter and a few minutes later, you'll have a batch of scrumptious reindeer cookies!
These delightful cookies are just what you need to make Santa's visit on Christmas Eve extra special! Why not create a Santa Placemat to add a touch of magic to the cookies and milk? Enjoy!
Looking for more Reindeer Desserts for the holidays? Try my Reindeer Cookies, Reindeer Pretzels or my adorable Reindeer Cupcake Cake with free printable template.
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👩🍳Recipe Notes
- Wide mouth mason jars are recommended, 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 ensure neatness.
- Utilize a tamper tart tool to pack down each layer before adding the next ingredient.
- Remember to include instructions on how to bake the cookies to ensure your gift recipient can enjoy them!
- If you don't want to use the printable toppers, try a fabric square! You can find Christmas themed fabric squares on Amazon.
- The Package Includes - 30Pcs quilting fabric squares sheets with 15 assorted designs, each design has 2 sheets, enough to meet your daily sewing and crafts making needs.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Ball Regular Mouth 32-Ounces Mason Jar with Lids and Bands, Clear,(Pack Of 2)Santa’s Cookie and Milk Plate SetHPYNPES Christmas Sugar and Creamer Set - Ceramic, Adorable Snowman Design - Dishwasher and Microwave SafeRed Christmas Gnome 11 inch Air Tight Cookie Jar, Handpainted, Dishwasher Safe, Holiday Accent for Kitchen Counter
📋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
- You can swap the granola out for nuts like pecans or walnuts if you'd like.
- Try my other recipe for Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar.
Looking for more homemade mason jar mix ideas to make?
Filled with 10 easy-to-make mason jar recipes, my Mason Jar Gift Ideas Digital Cookbook will help you create amazing gifts to give to family and friends all year long!
Printable gift tags included for each recipe!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Layer each ingredient into a quart mason jar: flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, granola, then red M&M's.
📌Quick Tip: Use a tart tamper tool to help get the pretty layers in the jar.
Add the FREE Printable Labels
- Step 2: Attach the reindeer printable on the lids and tie the instruction card on with ribbon.
Before You Begin!
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🍶Storage Tips
- This cookie mix should stay good for at least 3 months as long as the jar stays sealed.
- Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
❄️Freezing Tips
- You can freeze the cookie mix in the jar for up to a year.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- Use a wide mouth funnel to easily add ingredients to the jar.
- Press each ingredient down with a tart tamper tool to make even layers.
- Food Grade Silicone Funnel: Made of premium quality silicone, our kitchen funnel set is environmentally friendly and 100% food grade safe. Cold and heat resistant from -40℉ up to 482℉, safer and more durable than plastic or metal funnels .
The recipe fills one quart sized jar, and once baked, 2 dozen cookies.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Oreo Reindeer Cookies.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Reindeer Christmas Cookies.
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Reindeer Cookies in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 quart size mason jar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup granola
- 24 red M&M's
Instructions
Instructions for the Jar:
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Using a canning funnel, put the flour mixture into the bottom of the mason jar. Then layer each ingredient individually in the order below:
- Old fashioned oatmeal, brown sugar, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, granola. Add the red M&M's on the top.
Instructions to Bake the Cookies:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add the ingredients from the mason jar except for the red M&M's.
- Mix well and drop onto a cookie sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 30 seconds and then place one red M&M in the center of each cookie for Rudolph's nose.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional estimates are provided using an online calculator and is an estimate per serving. Calorie accuracy isn't guaranteed.
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