Christmas Cookies in a Jar with Printable Tag

M&M Christmas Cookies in a Jar recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it’s so simple that even beginners can make them!

CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar

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The holidays are just around the corner, are you ready for them? We all know that Christmas is about giving, but it’s also about sharing.

When you’re giving the gift of freshly baked cookies, it’s good to know that they won’t take too much time or effort.

This delicious cookie mix in a jar has everything you need to make a great DIY Christmas gift idea, and it’s ready to go when you are!

All you need is one more ingredient – love.

M&M Cookies in a Jar are perfect for any occasion, whether your friend needs comfort food, you’re hosting a party, or looking for a unique holiday gift idea!

Who doesn’t love a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe? Unless of course, you want Eggnog Pudding Shooters for dessert.

This M&M Cookies in a Jar recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it’s so simple that even beginners can make them!

CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar

Plus, what could be more fun than giving your friends and family a jar of cookies personalized with their favorite holiday colors?

Enjoy!

Makes 1 jar

Prep time: 10 minutes

Christmas Cookie Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Brown sugar
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Red and green M&Ms
  • For exact amounts, please see the recipe card below.

Supplies Needed

CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR

How to Assemble M&M Cookies in a Jar

Place a canning funnel on top of a quart-size jar.

Pour the flour into the bottom of the jar and tap the jar to level the top of the flour layer.

Add the cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Tap the jar again to level the ingredients.

Add the brown sugar. Use a spoon to press down the sugar and make it compact.

Add the sugar and tap the jar on the table to level the layer.

Pour the vanilla into the center of the sugar layer.

Top the sugar with mini chocolate chips. Lightly shake the jar to level.

Fill the remaining space in the top of the jar with the M&Ms.

Place the lid on the jar.

Print out the gift tag and cut it out around the outer border.

Punch a hole in the corner of the tag and use the ribbon to attach it to the top of the jar.

CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar

Instructions for Baking the Christmas Cookies in a Jar

Add 1 cup butter, softened, and 1 egg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat together the butter and egg until smooth.

Add the contents of the jar and mix on low until the dough begins to come together.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk.

CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar
Yield: 1

Christmas Cookies in a Jar with Printable Tag

CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar

M&M Christmas Cookies in a Jar recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it's so simple that even beginners can make them!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup red and green M&Ms

Supplies Needed

  • Quart size jar
  • Canning funnel
  • Ribbon
  • Printable gift tag

Instructions

  1. Place a canning funnel on top of a quart-size jar. Pour the flour into the bottom of the jar and tap the jar to level the top of the flour layer. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  2. Add the cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Tap the jar again to level the ingredients. Add the brown sugar. Use a spoon to press down the sugar and make it compact. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  3. Next, add the sugar and tap the jar on the table to level the layer. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  4. Pour the vanilla into the center of the sugar layer. mason jar cookies
  5. Top the sugar with mini chocolate chips. Lightly shake the jar to level. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  6. Fill the remaining space in the top of the jar with the M&Ms. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  7. Place the lid on the jar. Print out the gift tag and cut it out around the outer border. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  8. Punch a hole in the corner of the tag and use the ribbon to attach it to the top of the jar. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR

Instructions for Baking the Cookies

  1. Add 1 cup butter, softened, and 1 egg.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. parchment paper covered cookie sheet
  3. Beat together the butter and egg until smooth. CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR
  4. Add the contents of the jar and mix on low until the dough begins to come together. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk. CHRISTMAS Cookies in a Jar

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 3465Total Fat 73gSaturated Fat 43gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 29mgSodium 2510mgCarbohydrates 679gFiber 18gSugar 458gProtein 39g

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We hope this recipe has inspired you to go out and make your own M&M cookies in a jar.

And, if you’re feeling extra ambitious, make them for everyone, neighbors, co-workers, teachers,  with their favorite colors!

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