Gift in a Jar: Chunky Chocolate Cookies

Make an easy cookie mix in a jar with layered ingredients and chocolate chips. Add the baking instructions for a simple homemade gift for any occasion.

The following post is from Aunt Mary…

As a reminder, for all of the Gifts in a Jar recipes you will need a Jar of any type. Mason Jars work well, or an old food jar. The ideal size is at least a quart to make sure all the layers show.

Chunky Chocolate Cookies Gift in a Jar Ingredients

• 2/3 cup, cup, Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup, Sugar
• 1 1/2 cups, Flour
• 1/3 cup, Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 tsp, Baking Soda
• Pinch, Salt
• 3/4 cup, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 3/4 cup, White Chocolate Chips

Instructions for assembling the Jar:

1. Pour the brown sugar into your jar and make it as level and smooth as possible.
2. Pour the white sugar over and make it level.
3. In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
4. Gently spoon flour mixture over sugar and level carefully.
5. Pour the chocolate chips on top of the flour, then sprinkle white chocolate chips over and level.

Once all of the steps above are complete, cover the jar tightly with a lid. Add your fabric, ribbon or raffia and the directions for baking.

Directions for Baking

Make a copy of the baking directions below and place them on a card or paper and attach to the jar.

:: 1 Jar, Chunky Chocolate Cookie Mix
:: 1 Egg
:: 3/4 cup, Butter (softened)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Empty contents of jar into large mixing bowl.
3. Add egg and softened butter.
4. Beat together on low speed or by hand until mixture is thoroughly blended.
5. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and let cookies cool for 1 minute and then transfer to cooling rack.
8. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Find several other ideas to make your own gifts in a jar!