DIY Cookies in a Jar
Equipment
- 1 quart-size wide-mouth mason jar
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or funnel for layering
- Ribbon or twine
- Square of fabric (optional)
- Cardstock for printed tag or recipe card
Ingredients
Ingredients (to layer in the jar):
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips swap for white or dark chocolate if desired
Instructions
Assembly Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the bottom of the jar and level it out.
- Add brown sugar as the second layer, packing it down firmly.
- Add white sugar as the third layer, smoothing it flat.
- Top with chocolate chips as the final layer.
- Seal the jar with the lid. Add a piece of fabric under the ring if desired.
- Print the baking instructions on a cardstock gift tag and tie it to the jar with ribbon or twine.
Baking Instructions for Gift Recipient:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour dry mixture into a large bowl.
- Add 1 stick melted butter (cooled), 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Stir until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then cool completely for 30 minutes.
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