Christmas Cookies in a Jar

With Christmas just around the corner I thought I would share with your a super fun (and frugal) gift idea – Christmas Cookies in a Jar. This is crazy easy to make. oh… and did I mention how frugal it is too?

Try this simple cookie recipe in mason jar for a frugal gift idea. 

This is what you need:

• 1 Chocolate cake mix
• 1 bag of Christmas M&Ms (we used peanut butter m&ms, but anykind will do)
• 1 Quart size mason jar (Amazon has several on sale)
• Christmas ribbon

How to make Christmas cookies in a jar:

Ok, don’t panic, because this is hard. HA! 🙂

Step 1 – Put the cake mix in the jar.

Step 2 – Pour the M&Ms in the jar and fill it up to the top. Add your lid.

 

Step 3 – add ribbon so it looks cute

Step 4. Add a Tag or note to give them instructions. Yep… that is it! It is really that easy!

Here are the instructions you want to add:

• 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 20 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.

 

 

Make this m&m cookie in a jar recipe today!

Isn’t this just adorable!?

I know that teachers and neighbors love gifts in a jar. They are homemade yet still fun. Make this simple and frugal gift with your kids! I know their teachers would love to know that their students made these Christmas cookies in a jar all on their own.

Frugal tip:

I buy all my mason jars on Amazon or at the Dollar Store. As you can see in the picture, I found a cute Christmas jar at the Dollar store but you can use a regular jar and add scrapbook paper to make the top cute and Christmasy (is that a word?). Also…. buy your ribbon at the dollar store as well. One roll costs just a $1 and will last for 4-5 gifts in a jar. Woohoo!