Looking for a last minute gift idea with a personal touch? How about the gift of homemade cookies in a jar? I take my favourite holiday cookie recipe for peppermint candy cane chocolate chip cookies and place it in an almost ready to bake jar to give out as gifts! All one needs to do is empty the contents of the jar into a bowl and mix in butter and an egg before baking and enjoying! These peppermint candy cane chocolate chip cookies in a jar are so easy to get ready to give out as gifts and so easy for the recipient to make! They’re like xmas in a jar!
These cookies are decadently delicious with white chocolate chips!
They are absolutely amazing with dark chocolate chips!
Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
Peppermint white chocolate chip cookies in a jar, the perfect gift for the holidays!
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy cane, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For the jar:
For the instructions:
directions
- Mix the flour, baking soda and salt, place in a jar (24+ ounce), followed by the brown sugar, sugar, chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy cane.
- Mix everything with the butter, egg and vanilla, form into 1-2 tablespoon balls, place on a baking sheet with 2 inches of space between and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 8-12 minutes, until the bottoms just start turning a light golden brown before removing from oven and letting cool on pan for 5 minutes and transferring to a cooling rack.
For the jar:
For the instructions:
For the instructions:
Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cranberry, Pistachio and White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Chunk and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Coated Pretzels
Peppermint Candy Cane and White Chocolate Chip Scones
Peppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint Triple Chocolate Shortbread
Lemon Curd White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Lava Cakes
S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheesecake
paperjunk-lc says
What a cute idea – what size jar?
Jeremy brown says
If you’re making these cookies out of season like I did, use a mint flavoured Aero Bar instead of the candy cane. It gives off a nice hint of mint in your cookie.
MICHAEL OPTIE says
What size jar do the ingredients fit?
kevin says
A 24oz jar.
James B. Buford says
These Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar make for a delightful, healthier holiday treat! Enjoy festive flavors guilt-free. 🍪🎄 #HealthyIndulgence