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    Home » Most Popular Recipes » Cookies In A Jar | Homemade Gift with FREE Printable Gift Tag

    Cookies In A Jar | Homemade Gift with FREE Printable Gift Tag

    Published: Nov 7, 2018 · Modified: Oct 5, 2019 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Our 'Cookies in a Jar' make a unique homemade gift for Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. Includes a free printable recipe gift tag label.

    A glass lidded jar with a label attached, filled with layers of dry ingredients

    These white chocolate and cranberry flavoured 'Cookies in a Jar' are the BEST little homemade Christmas gift (or a gift for anytime of the year!!). They're quick and easy to make, look gorgeous... and taste even better!

    Looking down at a glass lidded jar with a label attached, filled with layers of dry ingredients

    How to make 'Cookies in a Jar'

    • start with a 1 litre glass jar
    • add each layer of dry ingredients using a spoon
    • seal the jar
    • tie on the free printable recipe gift tag
    • give to a friend, neighbour or teacher
    • ..... soooo easy!

    A close up of a label for \'Cookies in a Jar\', tied to a glass jar filled with layers of dry ingredients

    Tips for making 'Cookies in a Jar'

    1. If you're making multiple jars, line them up in a row and place the first ingredient in each one and then repeat with the remaining ingredients (like your own little production line).
    2. Have a clean dry cloth or paper towel ready to wipe down any excess of the dry ingredients from the inside of glass as you go.
    3. Use a spoon to carefully add each of the ingredients to the jar.
    4. If you have a bit of room left at the top of your jar, simply add in some extra white chocolate chips.

    A glass jar with a label attached, filled with layers of dry ingredients

    Where can I buy the glass jars?

    You can buy 1 litre glass jars from Kmart, most $2 shops or discount stores (they usually cost about $1.50-$3.00 each).

    A stack of eight cookies

    Free Printable Gift Tag for 'Cookies in a Jar'

    Click here to download your free printable gift tags (alternatively you can handwrite your own tag).

    And for something a little bit different... check out my BROWNIES IN A JAR (with FREE printable labels!). 

    Our 'Cookies in a Jar' make a unique homemade gift for Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. Includes a free printable recipe gift tag label.

    Cookies in a Jar

    Our 'Cookies in a Jar' make a unique homemade gift for Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. Includes a free printable recipe gift tag label.
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Brownies, Christmas, gifts, homemade gifts
    Cuisine: brownies, Chocolate, gifts
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 2145kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup plain flour
    • ¼ tsp bi-carbonate soda
    • ¼ tsp baking powder
    • pinch of salt
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
    • ⅓ cup caster sugar
    • ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 100 g dried cranberries
    • ¾ cup white chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • To make 'cookies in a jar' you'll need a 1 litre glass jar. 
    • In a small bowl, mix the plain flour, baking powder, bi-carb soda and salt together. 
    • Carefully spoon the flour mixture into the bottom of the glass jar. Gently move the flour around so that you have an even layer. 
    • Gently spoon the brown sugar in an even layer over the flour. 
    • Continue creating layers in the following order: caster sugar, rolled oats, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips. 
    • Close the lid of the glass jar (if you have any extra space at the top of the jar, simply top up with extra chocolate chips). 
    • Print out our free recipe gift tag and attach to the jar with a ribbon (see notes). 

    Notes

    If you would prefer to hand write your own gift tag rather than use our free printable, simply write: Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius. Pour ingredients into a large bowl. Add 125g melted butter, 1 lightly beaten egg & 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix well. Roll the mixture into balls and place onto a large baking tray. cook for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
    To create even layers in the jar, use a spoon to gently add each layer of ingredients. You can also use a dry tea towel or paper towel to wipe down the inside of the glass as you go.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2145kcal | Carbohydrates: 414g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 283g | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 8.3mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @BakePlaySmileBlog or tag #BakePlaySmile!

    A lidded glass jar with a label attached, filled with layers of dry ingredients

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    Comments

    1. Julie

      December 02, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Hi- just cooked these 15 minutes was way too long. I did the second batch
      For 10mins and they were perfect. Could I use less sugar a tad too sweet

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        December 03, 2018 at 6:11 am

        Absolutely if that's what you'd prefer! It really depends on your oven - so best to play around with the length of time! xx

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        • JULIE

          December 07, 2018 at 10:46 am

          5 stars
          Just made your Brownie in a Jar recipe - yummy. Also the Baileys last night.
          I am making your gifts for work colleagues next weekend for Xmas....
          Julie

          Reply
          • Lucy Mathieson

            December 07, 2018 at 3:16 pm

            Yay!!! That's so awesome to hear! Thank you!!! xx

            Reply
    2. Kylee

      November 09, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Just wondering what the wet ingredients are please. Doesn't say in the recipe. Cheers

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        November 09, 2018 at 5:20 pm

        Hi Kylee, they're in the recipe notes section of the recipe card (at the bottom). xx

        Reply

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