Getting to make yummy cookies and being able to share them to friends and family as gifts is a HUGE plus! But how do you accomplish this and make sure the cookies stay fresh? By making Cookies in a jar of course :)
I made a few batches before I perfected it!
Recipe to put into the jars.
In a large Bowl Mix together:
2 1/4 cups of Flour
1/2 Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp baking soda
Mix well and add to the bottom of your jar.
Add 1/3 cups of Chocolate chips.
Then add 1/3 of M&M's of any colour you want. You can make Christmas looking ones with Red and Green M&M or Valentines one with Red and White M&M's.
Next add a layer of 1/2 cup of ( packed) Brown sugar.
The next step is the fun part! You get to create a tag for your Jar. You can do almost anything. You could paint on some home made Chalkboard paint and then write on the directions right on the jar. I went with a Tag. I added on bows but you can
The directions should be as follows.
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Add the contents of the jar to a large bowl.
Mix in 2 eggs, 1 cup of butter and 2 tsps of Vanilla.
Mix till blended. Place 1 inch balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 - 10 mins or until the edge start to get golden.
Let them cool then ENJOY!
I had a great time with my 8 year old creating this recipe and eating the batches! It is a super cute gift and so simple to make! I add on bows but you can decorate it anyway you want. Get the kids involved especially if it is a gift for grandparents!
