Turn a simple mix of ingredients into a delightful masterpiece with Cookies in a Jar DIY gift ideas. This heartfelt creation combines homemade baking charm with the convenience of thoughtful presents. Layers of flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and more, neatly stacked in a jar, promise warm, freshly baked cookies that create cherished moments. Crafted with love and creativity, this gift embodies the essence of sharing happiness one cookie at a time—a truly delightful surprise for lucky recipients.

Gifts From the Heart: Creating Delightful Cookies in a Jar

In the past I’ve crafted up Healthy and Decadent Chocolate Hostess Gift Ideas in similar mason jar fashion. Today I’m sharing a tutorial for making a gift of cookies in a jar. Choose your favorite family recipe or use my yummy Friendsgiving cookie recipe. Keep scrolling to the bottom of this post for the ingredients.

1.First layer the dry ingredients in a jar. To achieve a perfect layerd look, start with adding the denser ingredients like the flower, then layer with sugar, nuts or chocolate chips…you see where I am going.

2. Write the recipe on your holiday card so that whomever is receiving it can make your cookies.

3. Tie the recipe card to the mason jar with a piece of twine or pretty ribbon. Be sure to include a note on the recipe card that says, “Just add wet”.

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Ahhh…cookies. Is your mouth watering yet? Below is my recipe that you have been patiently waiting for. Trust me, it is amazing.

Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1 Egg
1 Tblsp Water
1 Stick of Butter Softened
1 tsp. Orange Extract
1/2 Cup Chopped Almonds
1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chunks
Zest of One Orange

Instructions:

1 Pkg Betty Crocker Oatmeal Cookie Mix (or if you are feeling inspired, you can make your oatmeal cookies from scratch)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl stir together butter, egg, water, and orange extract. Stir in cookie mix, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, white chocolate chunks and zest of orange.

Drop by teaspoon full onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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