M&M cookies in a jar

M&M cookie mix layered in a mason jar with a christmas tag

Layered cookie mix in a jar recipe that makes the perfect homemade Christmas gifts. These are always a big hit! Free printable tag and instructions included.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: cookies

Ingredients

To put in quart sized jar:

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus 1 Tablespoon)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
5 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup M&M's (more or less as needed to fill jar)

Need to add to mix:

1/2 cup butter (slightly melted and cooled)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Clean and dry quart sized mason jar. Using a funnel or spoon add the flour, baking soda and salt. Tap on counter to level.
Then spoon in the brown sugar and press down the edges with spoon. Next add the sugar.
Then add the chocolate chips and M&M’s. Seal jar.
When getting ready to bake preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl beat the butter, egg and vanilla.
Then dump the jar ingredients and stir until combined. Use hands if needed to combine mixture. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes for thicker cookies.
Scoop the dough onto the pan using a large cookie scoop (or about 2 Tablespoons). Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly crisp, yet still soft in the middle. Remove from pan to cooling rack.

Notes

Sealed jar will stay fresh for 1-2 months.

Go here for my original M&M cookie recipe.

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Author: Jamielyn Nye