If you’re looking for a fun homemade Valentine’s Day gift to make, this Valentines Day M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar is just what you need!
On the hunt for a sweet and simple Valentine’s Day Gift?
Spread some love when you pass out this Valentines Day M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar! It’s so easy to make and is the perfect homemade gift to share with your family, coworkers or even your boyfriend!
Valentines Day M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
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What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Cookie Mix Recipe…
Kami writes: “I made these for my son to give to his teachers. So cute and fun!”
What You’ll Need:
- 1 box Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Cake Mix {15.25 oz}
- 1 bag Valentine’s Day M&M’s {12.6 oz.} ~ you’ll use 3/4 of the bag
- one quart size Wide Mouth Mason Jar
- Scrapbook Paper
- Valentine’s Day Ribbon
- Optional: Sticker Letters
Instructions:
- Carefully empty the contents of the cake mix package into your quart-sized wide mouth Mason Jar, and gently pat down the top.
- Pour in 3/4 of the bag of Valentine’s Day M&M’s.
- Put the silver jar topper on top, place a round scrap of scrapbook paper on top, then screw on the jar’s lid. {or you could use a doilie like I did here}
- Tie a little bow using Valentine’s Day Ribbon around the middle of the jar.
- Optional: You could use Sticker Letters or even print the words ‘Cookie Mix’ like I did here.
Attach a Label with Baking Instructions:
- Attach a label {or you can add the instructions to the top of the jar’s lid} with the following baking instructions.
- Beat together 2 eggs and 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil in medium bowl.
- Pour in entire contents of jar, and stir well with spoon.
- Chill dough for 45 minutes in the refrigerator prior to baking.
- Then, drop onto ungreased non-stick cookie sheet in rounded balls.
- Bake for approx. 8 – 9 minutes {or until done} at 350 degrees.
What You’ll Need To Make this Gift in a Jar:
Quart Wide Mouth Mason Jar

This Mason Jar Cookie Mix comes together in a snap, and makes a fabulous gift!
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Christine Howard says
Hello! I just wanted to get your opinion if you thought this craft could be done with kids. It looks like a fairly easy craft so I was thinking for school age kids maybe ages 5-10?
Heidi says
Hi Christine ~ definitely… this is an easy project, and would be great for school aged kids!
Irma Levere says
I like your ideas.
Wendy Wright says
With jars 50% off at Hobby Lobby and coupons for M&M’s and cake mix, I made these for about $5 each for teacher’s gifts!!