Jolly Holidays Jar Cookies
Bring festive cheer to your kitchen—or someone else's—with these delightful Jolly Holidays Jar Cookies! This easy and thoughtful DIY baking gift layers pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips alongside vibrant red and green holiday sprinkles in a charming 1-quart mason jar. Perfectly portioned to yield 24 cookies, the mix requires just a few simple additions—softened butter, a fresh egg, and a splash of vanilla—to create soft, flavorful cookies in under 15 minutes. Ideal as a last-minute holiday gift or a fun family baking project, these cookies deliver classic flavor with a colorful, seasonal twist. Decorate the jar with a festive ribbon or handwritten note for a personal touch, making it a unique and heartfelt present for cookie enthusiasts. Bake joy this holiday season with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
- 0.75 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Gather a clean, 1-quart mason jar for layering the ingredients.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Pour the flour mixture into the bottom of the mason jar and level the layer by gently shaking the jar.
4. Add the granulated sugar as the next layer, spreading it evenly.
5. Add the packed brown sugar, pressing it down gently but firmly to create a defined layer.
6. Add the chocolate chips, spreading evenly over the brown sugar.
7. Finally, top with the holiday sprinkles to create a vibrant and festive finishing layer.
8. Seal the jar with a lid and decorate with a ribbon or tag, if giving as a gift. Include instructions: 'To bake, mix entire jar contents with 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.'
9. As an optional step, include a small recipe card with baking directions and a personal holiday message.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 608.5 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
