Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix is a great way to get creative and make homemade gifts for loved ones this year and I made these in a gluten free option as well! Join myself and five other bloggers as we bring you Homemade Gift Ideas!
Thanks so much to Minted.com for the personalized Christmas accessories!
I remember about 12 years ago I made homemade candles for my closest girlfriends. I did not have a lot of money to buy gifts so making them homemade was perfect. Nowadays we have so many options on the things we can make that are homemade or gifts we can add our own personal touch too. Minted is one of those places where you can personalize your holiday cards and party accessories! I found lots of decorations for my house and tree as well that will make this holiday season very festive around here!When it comes to these jars I do have to admit I am skeptical about cookie mixes in a jar. How does it work when all of the layers are combined? How can I cream my butter and sugar together if the sugar is in the jar with the flour and peppermint chips.
Let me tell you, it can be done! I have never received a cookie mix in a jar before so I figured I would make the jar for you. Then I would make the cookies just so you know it works! I think it actually changes my whole outlook on how to make cookies!
Assembling these takes some patience and the mindset that they will not look perfect. Close but not entirely. You will need a 32 ounce mason jar for this! Using a funnel is a waste of time! Don’t do it. I tried it and I had a mess everywhere! And that was just on the first layer. So I changed my game plan. I just poured the flour in and pressed down with a tablespoon. Then added the brown sugar, sugar, chocolate chips and peppermint chips. Topped it off with a lid and it was ready to go!
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Ingredients
- 1 32 ounce mason jar with lid and band
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free all purpose flour I used Bob's Red Mill
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup peppermint chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- NEEDED FOR MAKING COOKIES:
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
TO ASSEMBLE JARS:
- In the bottom of your 32 ounce mason jar add flour and baking soda
- Add brown sugar, then sugar.
- Next add mini chocolate chips and then peppermint chips. Close lid tight.
MAKING THE COOKIES:
- Preheat oven to 375º. Prepare two cookies sheets lined with parchment paper or silpat.
- In mixing bowl cream together 1 stick butter, egg and vanilla.
- Add cookie jar mix.
- Mix together until all ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon onto baking sheets and cook for 11 minutes.
- Cool and ENJOY!
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Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
What a fun cookie mix, & perfect for the holidays too! 🙂 Pinned.
Nancy P.
Thanks Carrie!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
Loving this mix! If they leave out the baking soda and egg, they could enjoy it raw 🙂 Yum!!
Nancy P.
Great suggestions Karyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
This is the perfect gift to give to my crafty friends for the holidays.
Nancy P.
Agreed!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
Who wouldn’t love to receive this jar full of cookie goodness? Love the peppermint twist!
Nancy P.
Thanks Melanie!
Katie @ Clarks Condensed
I absolutely love anything with peppermint and chocolate. These look delicious!
Nancy P.
Me too! Thanks Katie!
Paula - bell'alimento
Such a great gift idea!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou
What a perfect Christmas gift! And you packaged it in such a cute way, I really love it!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds
I love homemade gifts! This is so perfect for Christmas!
Rose | The Clean Dish
This is such a neat idea! You are so creative, Nancy! These jars look gorgeous and I personally cannot think of a better gift to give OR receive!!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles
There’s just something about that chocolate and mint combo, isn’t there? You have this packaged up so perfectly! It would be a wonderful gift for a special friend or family member for sure!
Angie
What great ideas for Christmas gifts and great giveaway too!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
I love gifts in a jar! These look so pretty!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
I love Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten-free flour! These jars are a perfect gift!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This is perfect to give as gifts for Christmas!! I have received cookie mixes in a jar before as a gift and loved them.
Martha @ A Family Feast
I love homemade gifts like this!!
Beth @ The First Year
I’ve never assembled jar cookie mix before, but I would surely love to receive one, especially if it was gluten free!!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen
Love that you made this gluten-free! I totally want these peppermint chocolate chip cookies. I also laughed so hard at “a funnel is a waste of time” – YES!! I just made a layered brownie in a jar and found the EXACT same thing. Flour everywhere….
Heather // girlichef
These are great, I love personalized, handmade gifts like this the best!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I love homemade edible gifts like this! So fun. And great giveaway! 🙂
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I’m obsessed with those peppermint chips. I eat them by the handfull – they’re pretty much the best thing ever invented.
Anita
I love cookie mixes in jars as gifts – great idea with the peppermint to make the mixes stand out! So pretty and festive!
Kim Beaulieu
I love jar mixes, but then I’m a total sucker for anything in a mason jar so there you go. I love peppermint so these are right up my alley.
Nikki @ NikSnacks
How cute! I love getting things like this in a jar. So using a funnel was a mess? I can’t imagine. Maybe a paper cone made of parchment paper would work better?
Angela {Mind Over Batter}
My brain tends to short circuit when I see cookie mixes ( No creaming butter and sugar?! Thats crazy! *brainsmokes*). This cookie mix, however, looks delicious. And now I understand how a cookie mix in a jar yields fantastic cookies.
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