Cookie ingredients layered in a jar for a tasty gift to give during the Holiday season in these adorable Jolly Jars!
Cookies in a Jar
Tis’ the season to be Jolly! Fa la la la la, la la la la! And what better way to bring some “Jolly” to your friends and neighbors this Holiday season than with these Jolly Jars? Yummy cookie ingredients layered in a jar with a super easy recipe. They’re so creative and so festive! Your loved ones will be delighted to receive such a thoughtful and delicious gift.
What a great tradition to start with your family as those young and old will love helping put these adorable jars together! And your friends and neighbors will love receiving them!
It all starts with a quart-sized jar that has a lid. Set up an assembly line with all your ingredients and start filling up jars. Tie some festive ribbon around the top and finish them off with a cute tag that has the cookie baking instructions. That’s all there is to it!
What Do I Need to Make Jolly Jars?
- 1-quart wide-mouthed jars
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Walnuts, chopped
- Holiday colored semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Old fashioned rolled oats
- 5/8-inch wide decorative ribbon
- white paper
- card stock
- hole punch
- skinny string or ribbon
How to Make Jolly Jars
Add each ingredient into the jar in the order listed. After each addition, use a large spoon to level and pack down each layer. Attach the lid. Tie a bow of decorative ribbon under the lid.
2. On the white paper, write or print the following instructions:
“For festive holiday cookies in a flash, preheat oven to 375°F. Beat together 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a large bowl or mixer. Add the contents of the jar and stir or mix until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until golden, 8-10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. Happy Holidays!”
3. Attach the instructions to the card stock and punch a hole in the top corner of the tag. Thread string or ribbon through the hole and tie to the handle of the jar.
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Have a jolly holiday, friends! If you make these Jolly Jars and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Jolly Jars
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 1 jar 1x
Description
Cookie ingredients layered in a jar for a tasty gift to give during the Holiday season in these adorable Jolly Jars!
Ingredients
- 1-quart wide-mouthed jar (with a lid) in glass or clear plastic
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup holiday colored semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup holiday colored semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5/8-inch wide decorative ribbon
- white paper
- card stock
- hole punch
- skinny string or ribbon
Instructions
1. Add each ingredient into the jar in the order listed. After each addition, use a large spoon to level and pack down each layer. Attach the lid. Tie a bow of decorative ribbon under the lid.
2. On the white paper, write or print the following instructions:
“For festive holiday cookies in a flash, preheat oven to 375°F. Beat together 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a large bowl or mixer. Add the contents of the jar and stir or mix until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until golden, 8-10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. Happy Holidays!”
3. Attach the instructions to the card stock and punch a hole in the top corner of the tag. Thread string or ribbon through the hole and tie to the handle of the jar.
