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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.
Quick Look: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
- 🍪 What it is: The dry ingredients for chocolate chip cookies layered in a jar and tied with a ribbon and baking tag.
- ⭐ Why it works: Packing each layer down keeps the stripes neat and fits everything snugly in one jar.
- 💛 Why you’ll love it: A thoughtful homemade gift; they just add butter, an egg, and vanilla to bake fresh cookies.
- ⚠️ What to watch for: Use a 1-liter (32 oz) wide-mouth jar so every layer fits.
- ❄️ Make ahead: The sealed mix stays fresh for up to 6 months in a cool, dry place.
Table of Contents
Key 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 This Recipe Works
- 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
Expert Tips
- Use a wide-mouth jar and a funnel. A 1-liter (32 oz) wide-mouth jar fits everything, and a funnel keeps flour from dusting the sides while you pour.
- Pack each layer firmly. Press every layer down with the bottom of a small glass or spoon. It keeps the stripes neat and makes room for the chocolate chips on top.
- Layer in order. Flour, baking soda, and salt go in first, then the sugars, then the chocolate chips. Keeping the chips on top makes the jar look so pretty and keeps them from sinking into the flour.
- Wipe the glass between layers. A quick swipe inside the jar with a dry paper towel gives you crisp, clean lines between each layer.
- Attach the baking instructions. Use the printable tag above so your recipient knows to add 3/4 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, chill the dough for 2 hours, and bake at 350°F.
- Remind them to chill the dough. The 2-hour chill keeps the cookies from spreading and gives them that thick, chewy texture!!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar FAQs
You can swap in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips for your chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar. Milk chocolate is sweeter, dark chocolate is less sweet and balances the sugar, and white chocolate gives a totally different flavor. If you’re out of brown sugar but still want homemade cookies, try my chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar, or skip the oven with these no-bake peanut butter cookies.
A 1-liter (32 oz) wide-mouth jar works best for chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar, which is about the same size as a one-quart jar. Any airtight jar that holds all the ingredients snugly will work.
Yes, get creative! Add oats, shredded coconut, or a little cinnamon or cocoa powder to the flour layer of your chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar, or swap in peanut butter chips, dried cranberries, or M&M’s. If you love M&M cookies, try my M&M chocolate chip cookies too.
Yes! Swap the all-purpose flour in your chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend, and double-check that your chocolate chips are labeled gluten-free.
Chocolate chip cookie mix in a jar stays fresh for up to 6 months in a tightly sealed jar stored in a cool, dry place. If you only want 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.