Peanutty Rainbow Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar
Give the gift of homemade joy with these irresistible Peanutty Rainbow Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar! This thoughtfully layered treat mixes pantry staples like brown sugar and oats with indulgent peanut butter chips and colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces, creating a visually stunning and deliciously rich cookie base. Perfect for gifting during the holidays or special occasions, this DIY cookie jar is easy to assemble and decorate, taking just 15 minutes to prepare. With simple baking instructions included, the lucky recipient can whip up tender, chewy cookies with a hint of peanutty goodness and bursts of chocolatey sweetness in no time. Bring smiles to friends and family with this charming, edible gift idea! Keywords: DIY cookie mix, peanut butter cookies, edible gift, holiday treats, homemade cookie jar.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Peanut butter chips
- 0.5 cups Rainbow candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&M’s)
- 0.75 cups Oats
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour for topping layer
Instructions
In a 1 quart (32 oz) glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order to create the gift mix: all-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups), baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gently tap the jar to level each addition.
Add the subsequent layers in this order: brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter chips, rainbow candy-coated chocolate pieces, oats, and the final 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid. You may decorate the jar with a ribbon or label, including instructions for baking the cookies.
To prepare the cookies, recipients should preheat their oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the dry jar ingredients with 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or enjoy them fresh out of the oven!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1807 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 533.4 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 306.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*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.
