Description
A festive and fun Christmas Cookies in a Jar recipe that layers all the dry ingredients in a mason jar, making it a perfect gift or a convenient baking mix. Simply add wet ingredients at home, bake, and enjoy warm, delicious cookies with chocolate chips and a classic buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients (to be added when baking)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the jar layers: Layer the dry ingredients into a mason jar starting with 2 cups of all-purpose flour, then 1 cup granulated sugar, followed by 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and finally 1 cup of chocolate chips on top. This layering keeps ingredients separate and visually appealing.
- Seal and decorate: Seal the jar tightly to keep the ingredients fresh. Decorate the jar as desired to make it festive and gift-ready.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 2 large eggs until the mixture is fluffy and light. Gradually add the dry jar contents to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly until a uniform cookie dough forms.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing the cookies appropriately. Bake 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 a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or gifting. Enjoy fresh, homemade Christmas cookies!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for the best dough consistency.
- If gifting, include the wet ingredient instructions on the jar label.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
