Everyone loves Mason jar gifts! Nothing is as sweet as Easter Cookies in a Jar! This Easter treat idea is easy and fun to make. The perfect hostess gift or a simple DIY you can bring co-workers.
You know us. Anything that comes in a Mason Jar is too cute to pass up. Homemade Easter Cookies in a Jar are no exception and make the perfect springtime treat.
It takes no time at all to put the yummy ingredients in a jar, make a label, and have a wonderful homemade gift for friends, neighbors, or your child's teacher.
They would also make the perfect gift for whoever is hosting your Easter brunch!
You need a few simple supplies to Make Easter Cookies
For making one jar, you will need the following supplies. For multiple jars, increase supplies as needed.
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- Mason jar(s) - we used 32-ounce jars for the recipe.
- Measuring cups
Jar Ingredients
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- White Chocolate Chips
- Festive M&Ms
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How to Make Easter Cookies in a Jar
We did something new this year. Since Target was out of Easter M&Ms the day we went (we know, totally strange), they did have strawberry shortcake ones, so we tried these instead, and the cookies came out smelling and tasting A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Plus, the pink and white candies make them all the more adorable! This time of year, you can get away with decorating and baking with pink - it's perfect! Regular M&Ms are great in this cookie-in-a-jar recipe, too.
Gather your ingredients, and let's get started.
Here are the layers you'll put into your jar:
Layer 1
1 ½ cups flour, ½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt
Layer 2
½ cup brown sugar
Layer 3
½ granulated sugar
Layer 4
⅔ cup white chocolate chips or morsels
Layer 5
⅔ cup Easter M&Ms (any variety)
Once all the ingredients are in the jar, seal it and add a tag and the baking instructions. Your gift is done.
Tip: We like to make several jars at one time. This way, you always have a gift ready for whatever events you are attending. This is a wonderful spring cookie idea!
Tips for Making Easter Cookies in a Jar
- Please feel free to include whatever Easter candy that will bake well in cookies in this recipe.
- Use the jar of ingredients within a year of making.
- Read the instructions carefully to make sure you include all the ingredients.
How Long do Cookies in a Jar Last?
Since the ingredients in these cookies, like the flour and sugar, are non-perishable, they will probably last longer than if you kept them in their original bag. Therefore, we think your cookies in a jar will last about a year.
Well, if you can wait that long to make them!
Printable Tags for Easter Cookies in a Jar
Make life easy! If you're giving your cookies as a gift, make sure to download the baking instruction tag here.
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Updated with Printable Tags February 2019. Updated with enhanced instructions 3/2/20
Printable Recipe
Easter Cookies in a Jar Recipe
Equipment
- 32- ounce mason jar
Ingredients
Layer 1
- 1 ½ cups flour (½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt)
Layer 2
- ½ cup brown sugar
Layer 3
- ½ granulated sugar
Layer 4
- ⅔ cup white chocolate chips
Layer 5
- ⅔ cup Easter M&Ms (any variety)
Instructions
- In the order listed, layer ingredients in a 1-quart jar.
- Attach the following instructions to the jar:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, combine ½ cup softened, unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add the entire jar of ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix all ingredients until fully incorporated. This may take a little effort, but it will come together.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to measure and drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for about 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
With a homemade tag that says ''Celebrate," you can give a jar away to almost anyone for any occasion. Make some fresh-baked cookies, create a jar, and give them as a thank you gift to family and friends!
See how tasty they look???
We love making cookies in a jar for most occasions. You can get our recipe for Cranberry Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar here.
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A says
What size mason jar for this recipe?
Erin Henry says
We used 32-ounce regular mouth jars for this recipe.
Damien N. says
I'm 12 and dunno how to read so my mommy's typing this. I like red. And these cookies are soooooo good! Thank you Ms. Henry!
Audrey Francesconi says
i just love making then! i made for my family and some friends! they love it! it’s the second year that i make then! thanks for the recipe and the beautiful idea! 🙂
Erin says
Thanks so much Audrey!! So glad you enjoy it! And thanks for stopping by and letting me know!
linda wh says
I received a gift from a friend and it was cookie in a jar.I would like to make this for her and all my friends. Thank you!
Erin says
Mason Jar gifts are wonderful. This one is easy and I know your friends will love this recipe. Enjoy your holiday!
Antoinette says
Hey there! I'm making these for my daughters christening this weekend and I got a little confused with the recipe, for the flower it says 1 1/2 cups but then it's followed by a 1/2cup just want to clarify what's the correct amount and it doesn't stat how much salt. Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Antoinette, Thanks for the questions.
Yes, it's 1 1/2 cup flour, which is then followed by the remaining ingredients in layer 1, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt. (there is only one layer of the flour mixture) Layer 2 is 1/2 sugar and so on. Let me know if you have any more questions. And also how it turns out!! Blessing to your daughter on her christening.
Antoinette says
Thank you so much for your quick reply! You are so crafty!!! Love it!
Erin says
Of course! Hope they work our nicely for you! Love being crafty 😉
Mary says
Is it 1/2 cup granulated sugar? or TSP?
Erin Henry says
Thanks for your question, Mary. The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
Angela says
Love this beautiful & festive idea! Pinned 🙂
Erin says
Ahh, thanks, Angela! Have a great week!
Erin says
Thanks, Angela!! Have a wonderful week!
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