Hey Besties! I LOVE a thoughtful, heartfelt gift that is easy on the wallet but is always appreciated. Everyone knows homemade cookies are the BEST, but it’s not always an option to gift baked goods. That is why I adore this mason jar cookie recipe! It’s easy and beautiful to make and you can dress it up as much as you want. The recipient can easily make these homemade cookies when it works best for them and will still be thinking of you! It’s the perfect gift for loved ones living away from you that would love a taste of home. Today’s recipe is for mason jar M&M cookies because they are SOOOO yummy and festive in holiday colors. But this jar recipe can be gifted and enjoyed year-round! Let’s dig in!
Materials Needed
I use a wide mouth quart size (32 oz) mason jar for this recipe. You may find it helpful to have a funnel to add ingredients, but you can carefully make it without. Then you just need some fun string and a tag for the recipient to know how to make the cookies. Now certainly you can dress up your mason jar as much as you want – go wild! I’ve also included an adorable gift tag printable for you to use, which you can download below. I suggest printing on cardstock.
Mason Jar Cookie Recipe
Maybe it’s me but I just think these are so pretty when put together. I hope you love the recipe as much as our family does!
Mason Jar M&M Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS FOR JAR
- 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup M&M's
WET INGREDIENTS ADDED BY RECIPIENT
- 10 Tbsp (141.75g) Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- 1 Large Egg Room temperature
- 1.5 tsp (7.4ml) Vanilla Extract
Instructions
PREPARING THE JAR:
- Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
- Pour into the bottom of a quart-size (32 oz) mason jar.
- Spoon the brown sugar into the jar and lightly pack.
- Pour granulated sugar on top of the brown sugar in the jar.
- Add the chocolate chips and then the M&M's. If there is extra space at the top, feel free to add more chips or candies.
- Seal, decorate and gift!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPIENT:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix butter, egg and vanilla together, until blended.
- Dump the jar ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl and mix. You may need to use your hands!
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 12-13 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool cookies on cookie sheet until firm enough to move to cooling rack. Enjoy!
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