Chocolate Chips Mania Mason Jar Cookies
What is your favorite cookie? Mine is chocolate chips mania! This cookie will charm the hearts of the entire family, it’s bursting with chocolate chips!
The other part of this recipe that’s so awesome, is that you prepare the mix in a Mason jar and it becomes a gift that’s worth both giving and receiving!
With the dry ingredients layered into a one quart canning jar, and instructions on how to mix and bake, the chocolate chips mania cookie will become your family’s favorite treat.
I’m thinking I’ll make some of these chocolate chips mania cookie jars for Christmas gifts this year. I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies?
And as far as gifts go, these are certainly pretty enough! Look at those lovely layers!
One of the tricks I learned while putting together this Mason jar cookie mix, is to make sure you have the tools to make the job easier!
In addition to some bowls and measuring cups & spoons, you’ll want your cookie sheet, the one quart wide mouth canning jar, the lid, a funnel and a wooden skewer.
You may also want a way to tamp down the dry ingredients into their respective layers. A narrow jar that fits inside the mouth of your quart jar would work well for this.
To help settle the ingredients, I just thumped the jar with ingredients on the table a couple of times .
I used a wooden barbecue skewer to poke out any air bubbles and to help me smooth the flour and sugar.
The goal is pretty and even layers.
Decorate the jar:
Once you have all the layers in place, secure the lid tightly and add a pretty ribbon.
The ribbon I used was about a half inch wide and satiny. You could use any type of ribbon you have on hand. Also, you can tie some twine, raffia or a strip of fabric around the top of the jar.
Cut the ends of fabric ribbon on an angle to keep it from fraying. If you use material strips, cut with pinking shears (the ones with the zig-zag teeth) for the same reason.
I love this peachy pink color combined with the ivory and golden chevrons!
Placing your Mason jar on the cookie sheet and using the funnel when you add ingredients, will make clean up of any spills so much easier!
Make It a Meal:
When you don’t have kids around, just make a meal of these delicious cookies! Pour a glass of milk or a cup of coffee and have at it!
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Not only does this mix make a great Christmas gift, but it could work for any gift giving occasion. Think: birthday, anniversary, congrats on the new job or even a baby shower!
Depending on the occasion, you can dress up or decorate the jar to match the theme of the party.
Photo Step by Step
Collect your tools and ingredients. Premeasure ingredients. Layer into the jar and add a ribbon for decoration.
Mason Jar Cookies Chocolate Chips Mania Recipe
Ingredients:
Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda, Mason Jar, Eggs, Butter, Vanilla
Recipe Directions:
Measure and layer dry ingredients in Mason jar. Attach a pretty ribbon and label with baking instructions.
Chocolate Chips Mania - Mason Jar Mix
A pretty gift that tastes great! Layer the dry ingredients for this recipe in a Mason jar. Add instructions for mixing and baking to give as a gift.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
To Mix and Bake Add:
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
To Prepare Jar Mix:
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Measure all dry ingredients into individual containers. Set aside.
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Place funnel in mouth of 1 quart wide mouth Mason jar.
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Pour ingredients into jar in layers: Flour, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips.
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Use a wooden skewer to break up air pockets and evenly distribute the ingredients between layers.
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Tightly cover with jar lid. Add a ribbon for decoration.
To Mix and Bake Cookies:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cream softened butter, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Set aside.
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Pour dry ingredients into a medium bowl and mix well. Once ingredients are blended, add to butter mixture.
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Stir with wooden spoon until completely mixed.
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Place spoonfuls of cookie dough on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet before moving to cooling rack.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings Per Recipe: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120, Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 20g, Sodium: 380mg, Carbs: 15g, Protein: 7g
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This is a great idea! My family would love something like this as a holiday gift!
It’s definitely a crowd pleasing gift!
What a fun holiday gift idea! I think the cookie mix would make a great teacher’s gift. Because who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies? Yum.
I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who didn’t like chocolate chip cookies!
What a great idea for the upcoming holidays. This is a great gift for secret Santa parties or pop up guests that aren’t expected.
You’re right! A great idea to keep on hand for those unexpected gift giving moments!
I love this idea for a gift! The recipe sounds delicious too
These cookies are very soft and delicious! 2 and 1/2 dozen cookies didn’t last very long!
What a great idea for a thoughtful Christmas gift and it’s never too early to start planning.
Nope, never too early! Some people are already counting down!
Absolutely love the idea of the cookie mix mason jar, it makes a wonderful Christmas gift!
Diana, the cookies taste good, but this makes a beautiful decoration also! (For the non bakers in the family)
These are a brilliant and cute idea. I love the jar and chocolate chip are my favourite too.
Sarah, the real cute factor is how you can decorate the jars!
Neat idea for the holiday season! I can’t wait to try this and pass them out to my cookie lovers! who doesn’t love chocolate chips cookies!
Mirlene, your friends are going to love you! They’ll be convinced that you are Mrs Claus!
What a nice idea! I’m thinking now that I might somehow make my own version of this for my gluten-free vegan protein bars…thanks for the inspiration!
/Caitlin
http://glutenfreedairyfreefitness.com
Caitlin, you sure can use this concept on any baked item – just test your quantities to fit in the quart jar!
This is such a great idea!! These would make fantastic gifts. Saving this for Christmas!
Cathleen, thanks! I hope your friends treat you as well at Christmas as you’re going to treat them!
What a cute gift for the holidays! My sister would love these!! I definitely need to save this so I can do this for her!
Amanda, I hope your sister shares the baked goods with you!
Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for all of us here. There’s nothing like the taste, texture and smell of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie.
Aren’t they the best?! It’s tough to keep any in the house since they’re almost all eaten as soon as they come out the oven.
Great gift giving idea everyone I know loves chocolate chip cookies perfect for holiday
So, Claudia, how many jars are you making for gifts? LOL
This is awesome! I love how much detail you put in here (including nutrition)! I’ll have to make something like this for Christmas gifts!
Thanks Ashley! I appreciate the feedback. Glad it’s helpful
This is a great gift. Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? I know I always love getting gifts like this.
Isn’t that the truth! I think I’m going to buy everybody something I wish I was receiving! LOL
This is the perfect cute little gift! The cookies look yummy too and cookies are my all time favorite dessert
If the only dessert I could have was cookies … I’d survive! LOL
Chocolate chips cookies is my favorite and I like to have some during my cheat day. Totally agree this make a great gift with nice glass bottle and ribbon. After all, this is homemade with love.
Make a batch and then freeze the cookies in small packages – so you’ll have cheat day stored up for a month!
I’m planning lots of Mason jar recipes for this holiday season and this one looks perfect for the list. Looks great for gifting too.
Thanks Jo! I’m excited to see your Mason Jar recipes!
Looks great and probably tastes just as good as it looks!
How convenient is this that you can just pour the jar and add only a couple ingredients, and voila, cookie batter! This is awesome!
Totally awesome! And you know, if you leave out the eggs, you can just eat the batter from the bowl!!
Such a unique idea for all the recipes to be in a mason jar! I love the fact that this way it is really great looking for gifting aside from getting awesome cookies out of it.
Noor – you’re right, this is a gift that gets double mileage – once when you get the jar and secondly, when you bake the cookies!
This is a great idea for this coming holiday, the cookies are hard to resist. The packing and all are so nice.
You can personalize the packaging- use people’s favorite colors, etc on their jar.
Cookie mixes as Christmas gifts is a great idea. I always love when I get one from someone. This recipe for chocolate chips looks amazing. I’m always on the hunt for a good chocolate chip recipe, this is one I’ll have to try.
There’s no such thing as too many chocolate chip cookie recipes, is there?!
This is such a great idea. I think food gifts are the absolute best — they will get consumed. And you can never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies — every one loves them!! I think I’ll make a homemade food basket to give as gifts at Christmas.
I agree, too often, we end up with gifts that have no real use – food can always be used – or shared!
I love giving cookie recipes in a jar as Christmas Gifts. Chocolate chips are always a winner. I think people really enjoy these gifts and remember them fondly. Can you believe we are already in September.. soon Christmas will be here.
Veena, I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by! I’m starting to think about Christmas, mostly so I can manage my budget … but dang, I wish summer would hang on just a bit longer!
The first time I saw a cookie jar mix was for a wedding party and I just thought it was the niftiest idea for a party favor or gift! This is a perfect idea for the holidays. I always love making gifts
The cookies look wonderful too! ^_^
What a good idea for wedding favors! Wait til you taste these cookies – they are soft and chocolatey!
This cookies recipe looks really delicious and the procedures looks so easy to follow. I would love to try this and I am sure my kids would love this.
I’ll bet a batch of these cookies that your kids do love them! LOL
First of those chocolate chip cookies look absolutely delicious! Second, that is an awesome idea for a gift. It would easily be given as a Christmas gift but you could do birthday gift, housewarming gift, just because, nearly anything. Good choice on the ribbon colors and design!
Kirsten, these really do work for any gift giving moment. I love the idea of using them for housewarming gifts!
Looks really good! Do you know how to veganize it? Any suggestions for replacing the eggs and butter?
Flavia, I wish I did have some good options … I know the butter can be exchanged for coconut oil, but eggs – I don’t know. I’m not godo with the vegan guidelines. Apologies.
What a really creative idea this is. This would make a really lovely gift and it looks so easy to make.
Thanks Elizabeth. The only trick is getting all the ingredients packed into the jar.
This is a great idea! Who wouldn’t love something like this as a holiday gift! These are easy to make too. Thanks for sharing..!!
You’re welcome! I hope your friends and family love these as gifts!
I love this idea! So great for either gifts or to keep on hand for cookie emergencies.
Cookie Emergency!!! That’s cracking me up! You’re right this is the salvation for those times!
So good! These are a must for this holiday season to make for others!
You’ll be the favorite person in the group!
This is such a cute gift idea! I love the mason jar and the ribbon – so adorable.
Thanks! Burlap and lace would be awfully pretty too!
This is wonderful gift idea! My Mom Squad (aka my co-parents at school) would be thrilled to receive something like this.
There’s a good idea! Sharing these cookies with the mom friends – you know it’s going to be a hit with them!
I love a good mason jar cookie, they make really cute gifts. I may have to try this out.
So many uses for the mason jars! And the nice thing about this recipe is that the container is reusable!
This is such a great idea! And really, who can turn down homemade chocolate chip cookies? You could even make gluten-free varieties by changing the regular flour with GF flour.
You can substitute the flour of your choice to meet the dietary needs of your family. I only know how to sub non dairy products for my granddaughter, so don’t usually share ideas on subs.
This is such a simple idea and one that could easily be customized to meet anyone specific dietary needs.
It sure can! You can use your favorite recipe in the jars … just make sure you have a large enough jar to hold all the dry goods.
Great idea for a funny present! It can be adapted and transformed in many other ways! Love that you posted it here!
Great fun for those gift exchanges where you don’t know exactly who is going to get your gift … clubs, school groups, etc
I have never been the one to make cookies, but these looks so tasty and so great! Also such a good idea for fall. Thanks for the cute article!
You’re welcome, Olivia. You don’t have to make the cookies to hand out these gifts – that’s the beauty of the cookie jars.