Description
This charming Christmas Cookies in a Jar recipe combines convenience and festive cheer, making it a perfect gift or holiday treat. Layering dry ingredients in a mason jar creates a visually appealing and practical present. When ready to bake, simply add wet ingredients and bake for delicious, homemade cookies with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients for Cookie Mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients for Baking
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs (implied from instructions to add eggs when baking)
Instructions
- Layer Dry Ingredients: Layer the dry ingredients into a clean mason jar starting with 2 cups of all-purpose flour, followed by 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, then 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and finally top with 1 cup of chocolate chips. This layering ensures an appealing look and keeps ingredients fresh.
- Seal and Decorate: Seal the jar tightly with a lid to keep the ingredients fresh. Decorate the jar as desired with ribbons, labels, or tags to make it a festive gift.
- Prepare Dough: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter with 2 eggs until the mixture is fluffy and smooth. Gradually add the jar’s contents, mixing thoroughly to form cookie dough.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop portions of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy immediately or package for gifting.
Notes
- You can customize the jar layers by adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips.
- Make sure to seal the jar tightly to preserve freshness for up to several weeks.
- Use softened butter and room temperature eggs when baking for best dough consistency.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- If gifting, include baking instructions and necessary wet ingredients with the jar.
