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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar is the perfect DIY gift that’s as thoughtful as it is delicious. It’s made with layers of classic cookie ingredients that create a pleasant visual aesthetic, all wrapped up with a ribbon and tag. This recipe is similar to this Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar too, so check it out if you love brownies!
You can whip up a batch to have on hand for last-minute Christmas gifts or keep a jar in your pantry for whenever a craving comes calling! It’s great for holidays, birthdays, or even a rainy-day baking session. Whether you’re gifting it to a friend or treating yourself, this mix makes baking fresh, homemade cookies quick and easy, with no extra measuring required! Does it get any better?!
I’ve loved making and gifting this for the past few years because it’s cute and personal. Everyone usually loves it too because they can take this and make cookies whenever the cravings hit! If you love the cookie dough itself, you can also try my edible chocolate chip cookie dough.
Chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this homemade cookie mix. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for detailed ingredient measurements.
- All-Purpose Flour: is the foundation of the cookies and gives them structure.
- Baking Soda: acts as a leavening agent, making the cookies rise and giving them a soft, chewy texture.
- Salt: enhances all the flavors and balances out the sweetness.
- Brown Sugar: sweetens, moistens, and adds a caramel-like flavor to the delicious chocolate chip cookies.
- Granulated White Sugar: adds sweetness and helps create a slightly crisp edge.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: is the star of the show! Semi-sweet works best, but feel free to use whatever type of chocolate you want.
- Chopped Nuts (Optional): If you’re feeling fancy, nuts are a great addition by adding crunch and an extra layer of flavor to the homemade chocolate chip cookies.
How to make Chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar
Here is how to make this mason jar cookie mix. Scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post for the oven temp, bake time, and full step-by-step instructions!
- In a 1-liter jar, begin by layering the flour, baking soda, and salt. Follow with the sugars, then top with the chocolate chips. For extra neat layers, press each layer down firmly to keep everything tidy.
- Seal the jar and dress it up with a festive ribbon. Don’t forget to attach a tag on the outside of the jar for the gift recipient with these baking instructions:
- Preheat the oven.
- In a large bowl, beat together cooled, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the entire jar of cookie mix (dry ingredients to the wet ingredients) and stir until well combined. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
Check the printout below for the tags you can attach to these cookie jars!
Why do you need to make this recipe?
- All of this layered in a jar is not just pretty to look at; it’s a tasty gift waiting to happen!
- It’s the perfect gift for special occasions like a baby shower, a housewarming, or holiday gatherings.
- This chocolate chip cookie mix-in-a-jar recipe is super easy to make, and you can find the ingredients at any grocery store.
- Cookie mix jars make a unique, special holiday gift you wouldn’t normally expect. It’s always a pleasant surprise. And if you want to turn that chocolate chip cookie craving into a warm dessert instead, try these brown butter scoopable cookies.
Printout Step by Step for this Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
What other types of chocolate can I use?
You can experiment with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips. Milk chocolate is sweeter, dark chocolate is less sweet and more bitter, which helps balance the overall flavor, and white chocolate has an entirely different flavor. If you want another easy cookie option that doesn’t require the oven, try these no-bake peanut butter cookies.
If you’re out of brown sugar but still want homemade chocolate chip cookies, check out these chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar.
What kind of jar should I use?
A 1-liter jar (32 oz), wide mouth jar works best for this Chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar recipe. That’s also nearly equal to the same size as a one-quart jar. But any jar that can hold all the ingredients snugly will do. Just make sure it’s airtight.
Can I add other flavor ingredients to the chewy chocolate chip cookies?
Yes, feel free to get creative! You can add oats, shredded coconut, or even spices like cinnamon or cocoa powder to customize the flour mixture.
Some other mix-ins you can play around with could be different chocolates, think dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, dried cranberries, or even m&m’s. If you love M&M cookies, you can also try these M&M chocolate chip cookies for another fun variation!
Can I make this mix gluten-free?
You can swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend; just make sure it’s a 1:1 substitute for baking.
How long will the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar last?
The mix will stay fresh for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. Make sure the lid on the jar is closed tightly. If you only want to make a few cookies at a time, try my small batch chocolate chip cookies instead.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional ½ cup chopped nuts for an extra layer
- Layer in a 1L/32oz jar
Instructions
- In a 1L jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add the sugars, and top with chocolate chips. Pack each layer down to keep it neat.1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, Optional ½ cup chopped nuts for an extra layer
- Seal the jar and tie with a festive ribbon! 🎀 Add a tag with the following instructionsPreheat oven.In a large bowl, beat together cooled down melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.Add the entire jar of cookie mix (dry ingredients to the wet ingredients) and stir until well combined. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.Bake until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!Layer in a 1L/32oz jar
Notes
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- To bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat together ¾ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted, cooled to the touch), 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the entire jar of cookie mix and stir until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Drop 2-3 tablespoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (makes about 19 cookies). Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Whoever’s baking these shouldn’t skip the chill time. 2 hours in the fridge firms the butter back up after melting it, which keeps the cookies from spreading too thin and going flat in the oven.
You don’t list the quantities of wet ingredients on your Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a jar (?)
Hi Cara! Thanks for pointing that out. Just updated the recipe card notes for you! Enjoy.