Spiced Cookie Mix in a Jar
Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to the warmth of homemade holiday goodness with this DIY Spiced Cookie Mix in a Jar! This charming and thoughtful gift combines layers of pantry staples like all-purpose flour and sugars with cozy aromatic spices—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves—for a perfectly balanced and irresistibly sweet cookie base. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins add a customizable twist, while the jar itself becomes a beautiful and functional gift. Ready in just 15 minutes, this make-ahead project is perfect for gifting during the holidays or on any special occasion. Simply attach the included baking instructions, and you’ve got a foolproof way to deliver freshly baked cookies anytime. Store up to 3 months or give as a gift to share the joy of baking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.75 cups Chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
In a clean 1-quart jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and optional chocolate chips or raisins.
Gently pack down each layer to ensure a snug fit and prevent shifting during storage. You can use a spoon or tamper to press down the layers.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid, ensuring it is airtight to preserve freshness.
Attach a tag or label to the jar with the following instructions for baking the cookies: "Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the contents of the jar with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack."
Store the jar at room temperature for up to 3 months or gift it to a lucky recipient!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 418.2 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*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.
