Cookies in a Jar

 

Its time to get started on gifts for the holidays :

one of my favorites to make and give is Cookies Mix in a jar..

• 1⅔ cups all purpose flour, spooned into the measuring cup and leveled
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢½ teaspoon baking soda
• ▢¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢1⅓ cups M&M's and/or chocolate chips, see note
• ▢⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• ▢½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢1-quart Mason jar

Assembling jars:

• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Pour into the bottom of a 1-quart mason jar (I roll up a paper plate to use as a funnel). After this you can layer the remaining ingredients however you'd like. I usually top the flour mixture with granulated sugar, followed by 1 cup of M&M's/chocolate chips, brown sugar, and remaining ⅓ cup M&M's/chocolate chips. Be sure to spoon the ingredients in gently so they stay layered. Seal with the lid and decorate with ribbon and/or fabric 
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Recipe to include with the jar 

• In a large bowl, whisk ½ cup of melted and cooled unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add the contents of the jar and gently stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
• Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough. Place the dough balls onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers of the cookies are slightly underdone. Place baking sheets on racks and cool completely. Tip: For prettier cookies, use the back of a spoon to shape the edges of the cookies when they come out of the oven