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Layered cookie mix in a jar with chocolate chips, brown sugar, and toasted milk powder for a nutty flavor profile.

Gourmet Cookie Mix In A Jar

Linda Ekin
Create a beautiful and delicious gourmet gift with this layered cookie mix in a jar, featuring a bakery-style secret for deep, toasty flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dessert, Gift
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • 1-quart Mason Jar
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the mix:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 to 1.5 cups chocolate chips, chocolate candies, dried fruit, nuts, etc.

To bake the cookies:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Build the dry base

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the mixture looks uniform and airy, with no streaks of leavener hiding anywhere.
  • Pour that flour blend into a clean 1-quart Mason Jar, then tap the jar firmly on the counter until the surface settles flat and level to create a tight foundation.

Layer for clean lines and easy mixing later

  • Add the brown sugar next, nudging it around the inside edge first so the glass shows a clear band, then smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Scatter in the granulated sugar and level it again, keeping the top as even as you can so the next layer sits neatly.
  • Finish with your mix-ins, placing darker pieces first and lighter ones on top for contrast, then seal with the lid and decorate with ribbon.

Baking instructions for the gift tag

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool briefly so it is warm but not hot.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
  • Pour in the entire jar of dry mix and stir until no dry floury patches remain.
  • Scoop the dough onto the sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes, pulling them when the edges are browned and the centers remain slightly soft.

Notes

Shelf Life Strategy: Store the jar in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months. If you include nuts, gift the jar within 3 months to ensure the natural oils remain fresh.
Pro Gifting Tip: Use a parchment paper funnel when filling the jar to keep the glass walls clean and ensure the layers remain sharp and distinct.
High-Altitude Adjustment: If gifting to someone at a high elevation, suggest on the tag to slightly increase the flour or decrease the sugar to prevent the cookies from overspreading.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookie mix in a jar, edible gift, mason jar cookies
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