DIY Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar
DIY Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar is the perfect homemade holiday gift. With festive layers of oats, chocolate chips, and red-and-green M&Ms.
Equipment
- Quart-size mason jars with lids
- Funnel (for clean layers)
- Ribbon, twine, or festive fabric squares
- Holiday gift tags (handwritten or printable)
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup holiday-colored M&Ms red & green look festive, but you can swap for other colors
Instructions
- Seal tightly with a lid.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, cream together ¾ cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir in the jar contents until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool slightly and enjoy!”
Notes
How to Assemble (Gift Tag)
- Wash and thoroughly dry jars to avoid moisture.
- Layer ingredients in this order: flour (mixed with baking soda + salt), oats, brown sugar, white sugar, chocolate chips, and finally M&Ms.
- Use the back of a spoon to gently press each layer so it sits snugly.
- Seal tightly with a lid.
- Decorate with ribbon, twine, or a small fabric square over the lid.
- Attach your tag with baking instructions.