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Three glass jars filled with layers of baking ingredients: chocolate chips, flour, white sugar, and brown sugar, standing on a light surface with a neutral background.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Jar

This "Cookies in a Jar" gift is a fun and thoughtful way to share homemade cookies! Just add butter, eggs, and vanilla when you're ready to bake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Layering Instructions:

  • In a clean 1-quart mason jar, layer the ingredients in the following order:
  • Flour and then the baking soda and the salt. You can use the back of a spoon to back it in slightly.
  • Brown sugar (pack it down slightly)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Chocolate chips on top
  • Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. Attach a tag with baking instructions.

Baking Instructions (Include with the Jar)

  • You’ll Need:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the contents of the jar and mix until combined.
  • Scoop 1½-inch balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • You can use any kind of chocolate chips you like or a mix of chocolate chips even. 
  • You can swap the chocolate chips (all or part of them) for M&M's or seasonal M&M's for a festive touch!
  • These make a great gift and are shelf stable for 3-4 months.
  • You can cut fabric or ribbons to decorate the top of the jar if you'd like.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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