Dreamsicle Cookie Mix in a Jar
Capture the nostalgic flavors of summer with this Dreamsicle Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe, the perfect DIY gift or treat to make at home. This delightful cookie mix layers pantry-friendly ingredients in a charming mason jar, featuring a bright pop of dried orange zest, creamy vanilla pudding mix, and rich white chocolate chips. The preparation is simple yet visually stunning, making it ideal for holiday gifts, party favors, or just brightening someone’s day. When baked, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a citrusy-sweet flavor reminiscent of your favorite orange creamsicle. Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal effort, this recipe combines convenience and creativity in every bite. Perfect for cookie lovers, gifting enthusiasts, or fans of easy homemade desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 packages Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoons Dried orange zest
- 1 cups White chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Butter (to be added when baking)
- 1 Egg (to be added when baking)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (to be added when baking)
Instructions
Start by layering the dry ingredients into a 1-quart mason jar for gift presentation. Begin with the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixed together. Press it down lightly to form an even layer at the bottom.
Next, add the granulated sugar as the second layer, followed by the packed brown sugar on top. These layers should be packed firmly to prevent them from mixing together.
Add the contents of the instant vanilla pudding mix as the fourth layer.
Sprinkle the dried orange zest evenly as the next layer.
Finally, top the jar with a layer of white chocolate chips. Seal the jar tightly.
Include a tag or note with the jar that lists the ingredients to be added during baking (butter, egg, and vanilla extract) along with baking instructions.
To bake the cookies, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the contents of the jar to the wet mixture, folding until a cohesive dough forms.
Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Dreamsicle Cookies, or package them as part of a thoughtful gift!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.8 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.5 g | 558% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 487 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 2820 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 547.0 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1327 mg | 28% | |
*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.
