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!
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
- 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.
- Next, 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.
- Instructions for Baking the Cookies
- 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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 3465kcalCarbohydrates: 679gProtein: 39gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 2510mgFiber: 18gSugar: 458g
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