Cocoa Drops Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar
Delight your loved ones with the ultimate edible gift this holiday season: Cocoa Drops Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar! This visually stunning and thoughtful present layers rich unsweetened cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and two types of sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey decadence. Packed with pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking soda, this DIY cookie mix allows giftees to bake up soft, irresistible cookies in just minutes. Complete with a decorative jar and simple baking instructions, it’s an ideal homemade gift that combines charm and flavor. Perfect for festive occasions or year-round gifting, these cookies are a heartwarming and delicious treat for any chocolate lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the jar: In a clean, dry 1-quart mason jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. Pack each layer down firmly before adding the next to create a neat, compact presentation.
2. Decorate the jar: Seal the jar tightly and add a decorative ribbon or label. Be sure to attach instructions for making the cookies (written in the next steps).
3. Instructions for baking: Attach the following instructions on the jar:
a. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
b. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
c. Gradually mix in the contents of the jar until fully combined, forming a dough.
d. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
e. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Enjoy or gift the cookies for a sweet treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
