M&M Cookies in a Jar
We love jar gifts because they are so simple to make not to mention something the kids can have a hands on in creating. We create them all year and give out for special treats or just to say thank you to someone.
These M&M Cookies in a Jar can be made with any chocolate candy but using the season colors makes for a different look for each holiday. The taste is not affected at all so go crazy with your colored chocolate candies!
Ingredients:
1 quart canning jar with lid and ring
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 1⁄4 cup M&M-brand chocolate candies
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
3⁄4 cups brown sugar, packed
1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
Directions:
Whisk together the flour, soda and baking powder in a large bowl
Start layering your jar with the flour mixture, brown sugar then M&Ms, packing firmly between layers
Secure band and ring
Decorate with fabric or create a label with the following directions:
M&M Cookies in a Jar Recipe:
Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl and mix well
Stir in 1 stick of softened butter, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla
Scoop or spoon drop 1 inch balls onto a foil lined baking pan
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are browned at 375 degrees
Cool on cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to wire rack until completely cooled before storing in air tight container
One jar mix will make 24-30 cookies
Note: If making more than one jar gift, I have found that creating them one at a time results in a more consistent cookie.
Disclaimer: When having the little ones help with the layering, NEVER turn your back or things just don’t get in the jar as planned!
Looking for other Jar Gifts? You may like our other Cookies in a Jar recipes…
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I love gifting these I have been doing it for years, with brownies, cookies, soups etc. I love your M&M Mix, thank you so much for sharing.
What a great idea for an impromptu gift that is needed. IT one of flavor and love.
Makes a perfect stand by gift
Oh I love M& M’s . This is going to make a great gift for any one,I some much love these items in a jar.
These sound delicious especially because I love M&M cookies. Jar gifts are great, they are so simple and easy to make. I made choclate chip cookies in a jar at christmas and gave them away as gifts.