Polka Dot Cherry Cookies in a Jar
Delight in the magic of homemade gifting with Polka Dot Cherry Cookies in a Jar—an irresistibly charming recipe that’s as adorable as it is delicious! This cookie mix layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt with brown and granulated sugars, vibrant dried cherries, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips inside a jar, creating a beautiful, gift-worthy presentation. Perfect for holiday treats or heartfelt surprises, these cookies are a breeze to assemble and bake. With just melted butter, an egg, and vanilla extract added to the mix, you’ll whip up soft, golden cookies bursting with tart cherries and melty chocolate in no time. Featuring minimal prep, festive colors, and a rustic, homemade flair, these cookies are the ultimate combination of beauty and flavor. Create a batch to share—or keep them all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Dried cherries
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a clean 1-quart jar, layer the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt at the bottom, gently leveling with a spoon after each addition.
On top of the dry layer, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar in even, compacted layers.
Next, add the dried cherries followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips to form colorful, distinct layers in your jar. Seal the jar tightly and include a tag with baking instructions if giving as a gift.
To bake cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, pour the dry contents of the jar. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden and set. Do not overbake for soft cookies.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.1 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1780 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 470.0 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 334.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*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.
