Gingersnap Mix in a Jar
Give the gift of homemade comfort with this delightful Gingersnap Mix in a Jar, a charming and thoughtful present perfect for the holiday season or any time of year. This recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated and brown sugar, and a warm medley of spices—ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—beautifully layered in a 1-quart mason jar for a show-stopping presentation. A sprinkle of optional molasses powder takes the flavor to decadent new depths. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create not only a jar of ingredients but also a heartfelt baking experience for the recipient. Complete with easy-to-follow instructions for making soft, chewy cookies, this gingersnap mix sparks joy from the first layer to the final bite. Perfect for gifting, this DIY gingersnap mix is a creative way to share love baked into every crumb.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Molasses powder (optional, for deeper flavor)
Instructions
Start by layering the dry ingredients into a 1-quart mason jar in the following order to create visually appealing layers: half of the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, remaining flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. If using molasses powder, include that as the final layer.
Use a spoon to gently even out each layer before adding the next. This will make the jar look neat and tidy.
Seal the jar with a lid and attach a decorative ribbon or tag. On the tag, include the instructions below for baking the cookies.
Baking Instructions for Gingersnap Cookies (to include on the tag):
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, empty the contents of the jar.
3. Add 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) of softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup molasses (only if not using molasses powder in the mix). Stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar, coating lightly.
5. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3723 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.9 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*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.
