Easy Peppermint Christmas Cookies in a Jar
This chocolatey peppermint cookie mix is so simple to layer into a jar for an easy Christmas gift for anyone on your list who loves sweets!
Servings: 1 jar
Ingredients
For the Jars
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peppermint bark
The Recipient Will Need
- 10 tbsp softened, unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Jars
- First, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a 32 oz. jar, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar, granulated sugar, Dutch processed cocoa powder, peppermint bark, and mini chocolate chips. I like to alternate dark and light layers using a funnel.
- Seal the lids, decorate with fabric and ribbon. Attach a free printable tag and sticker if you wish!
For the Recipient
- Preaheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, egg, and vanilla extract together on high speed until combined.
- Pour jar ingredients into bowl and mix until combined. Dough will be crumbly.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake cookies for 10 -15 minutes, or until edges are set. Makes about 24 cookies.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Jars can be made a few weeks or months in advance, but keep in mind that the ingredients will begin to settle which makes the layers look less defined.
- This makes one, 32 oz. jar of cookie mix.
- Cookies will keep for 1 week sealed in an airtight container, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- I like to use Russell Stover Peppermint Bark for these cookies!
- I use Rodelle Dutch Processed Baking Cocoa.
- Recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.