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Abt-Solutely Delicious: DIY Mason Jar Cookie Kits

Homemade cookies are one of the classic components of celebrating the holidays. From marathon baking sessions with the family to enjoying the spoils of your hard work, fresh-baked cookies are something that everyone loves. But some of us just aren’t cut out for the baking game, whether it’s from lack of time or a tendency to burn everything we cook. If that’s you, but you still want to be able to give a delicious, homemade gift this holiday season, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you. In fact, it’s not really even a recipe as much as it is just pouring some ingredients into jars. These cookie kits also make great gifts for someone who loves baking, but is pressed for time, because each pre-measured jar provides everything needed to bake a batch of cookies except for a few common ingredients that everyone should have in their homes.

M&M Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Click for printable label with baking instructions

Holiday M&Ms are a classic staple in our household, and what's better than adding them to your favorite cookie?! This is the perfect gift for families with kids, your postal worker, basically anyone. These warm and gooey cookies are great way to share some love this holiday season without breaking the bank. 

Yields12 Servings

 1 qt (32oz) Mason Jar
 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 ¼ tsp salt
 1 cup rolled oats
 ¾ cup holiday color M&M's
 ½ cup packed brown sugar
 ½ cup granulated sugar
 ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and whisk till evenly mixed.

2

Transfer mixture to the mason jar. Add each of the remaining ingredients to the mason jar as an individual layer.

Notes
3

The order is up to you, but for maximum visual appeal, we suggest this sequence: oats, M&Ms, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and topped off with chocolate chips.

4

You may need to tamp down with a pestle in between layers to get all ingredients to fit.

5

For a printable label with baking instructions, click on the graphic above. Print it out, tie it to your jar with some festive ribbon, and voila, you’ve got a homemade gift to give.

Ingredients

 1 qt (32oz) Mason Jar
 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 ¼ tsp salt
 1 cup rolled oats
 ¾ cup holiday color M&M's
 ½ cup packed brown sugar
 ½ cup granulated sugar
 ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and whisk till evenly mixed.

2

Transfer mixture to the mason jar. Add each of the remaining ingredients to the mason jar as an individual layer.

Notes
3

The order is up to you, but for maximum visual appeal, we suggest this sequence: oats, M&Ms, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and topped off with chocolate chips.

4

You may need to tamp down with a pestle in between layers to get all ingredients to fit.

5

For a printable label with baking instructions, click on the graphic above. Print it out, tie it to your jar with some festive ribbon, and voila, you’ve got a homemade gift to give.

M&M Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Click for printable label with baking instructions

This Mason Jar Cookie recipe is perfect for winter gifting and gatherings with loved ones. The combination of sweet white chocolate and tart cranberries is perfect for the festive season! 

Yields12 Servings

 1 qt (32 oz) mason jar
 1 cup & 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
 ½ tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ cup rolled oats
  cup packed brown sugar
  cup granulated sugar
 ½ cup dried cranberries
 ½ cup white chocolate chips
 ½ cup chopped pecans

1

In your large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.

2

Put that mixture into the mason jar as the base layer. Then add the oats, sugar, cranberries, chocolate chips, and finally the pecans.

3

Print out the label and instructions, attach it with some ribbon, and you’ve got another great gift.

Ingredients

 1 qt (32 oz) mason jar
 1 cup & 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
 ½ tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ cup rolled oats
  cup packed brown sugar
  cup granulated sugar
 ½ cup dried cranberries
 ½ cup white chocolate chips
 ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

1

In your large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.

2

Put that mixture into the mason jar as the base layer. Then add the oats, sugar, cranberries, chocolate chips, and finally the pecans.

3

Print out the label and instructions, attach it with some ribbon, and you’ve got another great gift.

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