Christmas Cookies in a Jar
Layer boxed cake mix and your favorite mix-ins in a mason jar for a 5-minute homemade Christmas gift. The recipient adds 2 eggs and oil and bakes.
Servings: 12 cookies
Equipment
- Wide mouth canning funnel
Ingredients
For the jar
- 2 cups cake mix of your choice about 10 oz; 2 boxes fill 3 jars
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups mix-ins chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, candy, or oats
To bake (the recipient adds)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil vegetable or canola
Instructions
To make the jar
- Use a funnel to pour about 2 cups of cake mix into a 32 oz wide mouth mason jar. Tap the jar on the counter to settle it.
- Layer 3 to 4 mix-ins on top, about 1/2 cup each, filling the jar to the top.
- Screw on the lid, tie on a ribbon, and attach the printable baking tag.
To bake
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Empty the jar into a large bowl. Stir in 2 eggs and 1/3 cup oil until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon balls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until golden. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Keep sealed jars in a cool, dry pantry and give them within 2 to 3 months. Nuts and chocolate are usually the first to go stale. Baked cookies keep 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.
Half batch: Use a 16 oz pint jar with 1 cup cake mix, 1 cup mix-ins, 1 egg, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons oil.
Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free cake mix and check every mix-in label.