Give the gift of Christmas in a jar with this adorable Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe!
On the hunt for the perfect Christmas Gift? Gifts in a Jar with the sweet added touch of M&M’s are always a safe bet!
How about making some Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe for your friends, family, and co-workers!
Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe
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Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar Ingredients and Supplies Needed:
- 1 box Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix {13.25 oz.}
- 9 oz. Red and Green M&M’s Minis Baking Bits {11 oz.} … or Red and Green Christmas M&M’s
- One quart size Wide Mouth Mason Jar
- 1 Piece of Red Scrapbook Paper
- Red Ribbon
- Optional: Mini Christmas Ornaments
How to Make Christmas Cookie Mix in a Jar:
- Carefully empty entire contents of cake mix package into your jar.
- Gently pack down.
- Pour in the M&M’s.
- Using your jar’s lid topper, trace a circle on your scrapbook paper, then cut out.
- Put the silver jar topper on top, place your circle cut from scrapbook paper on top, then screw on the jar’s lid.
- Tie a bow around the middle with your ribbon. You can even add mini Christmas ornaments to the ribbon, or a pretty sticker on top.
- Give as a gift to friends, family, foodies, coworkers, or neighbors!
Attach a Label with Baking Instructions:
Attach a label {or add the instructions to the top of the jar’s lid} with the following baking instructions:
- Whisk together 2 Eggs + 1/3 cup Melted Butter in large bowl.
- Pour in entire contents of jar, and stir well with spoon.
- Chill dough in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Form cookie dough balls & bake on parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done.
Here’s what you’ll end up with ~ delicious Christmas M&M Cake Mix Cookies! {make a second batch for yourself!}
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Dina says
Hi I made these jars they are great. Do you have a printable label for the m&m cookie mix in a jar that I can print and put on the jar?
Kristen says
Can you substitute a Pillsbury mix and get the same result? They are on sale this week at my grocery store.
Stacie says
The chocolate Xmas M&M cookies are soooooooo good! My little girl and I had a blast making these. Thanks!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Stacie! I’m so glad you liked them!! 😉
Kala says
How long will these last and its only 2 weeks till Christmas do i make now or wait?
Heidi says
Hi Kala ~ you can definitely go ahead and make these now for Christmas gifts. Hope that helps! 😉
Kala says
yes it does! Thanks
Katie says
4oz jar recipe- look up coffee mug cake !
Sarah says
Hi,
Thanks for decoration ideas.
I’m going to bake the cookies Christmas Eve though because my sister doesn’t have time to make them.
Gifting them in a jar is a good idea.
mary says
Can the flavor of cake mix be substituted? Like, say, white or yellow? thanks!
Karly says
Yes, I just made valentine jars/cookies with the Betty crocker red velvet mix and valentine m&ms. They turned out yummy and the jars are so cute for valentine gifts!
Victoria says
Thank you so much for posting the cake mix cookies recipe for gifts in a jar! I have been looking for these!
Heidi says
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Victoria! Have FUN making your gifts in a jar! 😉