The cookie mix in a jar is one of the simplest, most creative, and sweetest gift ideas to make for Christmas. All you need are some glass jars, a bit of creativity, and the dry ingredients of the recipe carefully measured: flour, baking powder, sugar, chocolate chips, cocoa, nuts, or whatever you prefer. The recipient will only need to add the fresh ingredients (butter and eggs in this case), follow the instructions on the attached card, and bake fragrant and delicious cookies.
I love preparing these jars in the days leading up to the holidays: they help me organize in advance and allow me to create handmade gifts that are always appreciated. And the most fun part is the packaging: ribbons, labels, decorated cards… each jar can become a unique and special little gift.
If you want an easy, customizable, and truly irresistible gift idea, this cookie mix in a jar is perfect. Let’s discover together how to prepare it!
If you love Christmas cookies, take a look at these recipes:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Piece
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped almonds (or hazelnuts)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 pinch salt
With the contents of one jar, you can make about 20 cookies.
Tools
- Jar
- Kitchen Scale
Preparation
First, weigh all quantities with a kitchen scale. Mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, keep the other ingredients separate.
Take a glass jar (washed and well dried) and pour the flour with the baking powder and salt at the bottom.
Level it to have an even layer.
Add the cocoa, white sugar, and brown sugar in order, forming defined layers, not mixed together.
Then add the chopped almonds (or hazelnuts, or other nuts) and finally the chocolate chips.
If you have a little space left, you can add more chocolate to fill well and ensure the layers don’t move.
Close the jar with its lid and decorate it as you like with a bow and a card.
Complete your gift jar with the instructions to make the cookies:
Pour the ingredients contained in the jar into a bowl, mix them with a spoon, then add one egg and 7 tbsps of soft butter in pieces. Knead with your hands, then form 20 balls, place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper, and flatten them slightly. Bake in the oven at 340°F for 12-15 minutes.
Advice and Notes
Choose glass jars with airtight seals (even the classic Bormioli jars used for preserves are fine). With these quantities, you will need jars with a capacity of about 1.1 lbs.
You can make mixes for different recipes, for cookies but also for hot chocolate or winter soups (with grains and dry legumes).
FAQ
Can I prepare the jars in advance?
Of course, just store them tightly closed in a cool, dry place. However, if you prepare them several days in advance, I recommend adding the chocolate at the last minute.
