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How to make Christmas cookie jars

December 2, 2014 By: Michelle4 Comments

How to Make Christmas Cookie JarsThese super cute Christmas cookie jars make a gorgeous gift and are actually really quick and easy to make. I made these ones as gifts for my son’s preschool teachers but they are perfect for neighbours or other people where you’d like to give a little Christmas gift but don’t have a lot of money to spend.

The key is to layer carefully, I experimented with different ingredients going in first. Remember that whatever you put on top of the m&m’s or choice drops will sink through somewhat so the oats worked quite well here. You can use a funnel or a piece of paper shaped into a funnel to help layer it evenly.

I used jars from the local discount store that cost $3 each but left over coffee jars would work just as well. Mine are around 700ml each. The little labels are just from Big W and were about $2 for a pack of 20. The ribbon is from the discount store and was $2 for a 2.5m roll. Each Christmas cookie jar costs around $4 to make so a pretty affordable gift that looks really sweet.IMG_9423IMG_9424

The recipe for the Christmas cookie jars I made is here but you can adapt to suit. Remember to attach a label with instructions (add 1 egg, 125g melted butter, combine and roll into balls, bake at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes)

Christmas Cookie Jar Recipe
 
Author: An Organised Life
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  10 mins
Total time:  15 mins
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Ingredients
  • ¾ cup self raising flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup m&m's
  • ⅓ cup choc chips
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
Instructions
  1. Layer each ingredient into the jar (flour first)
  2. Pack down using a spoon or small jar that fits inside your larger jar
  3. Seal and tie with a ribbon
  4. Attach label and instructions (add 1 egg, 125g melted butter, combine and roll into balls, bake at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes)
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Comments

  1. Trish MLDB says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:37 am

    A very creative idea.

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Abel says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:39 am

    What a fantastic idea, I am going to feature this on my Christmas Hamper tomorrow. Thank you for linking up with us @ #mum-bomonday & #nannaswisdom

    Reply
  3. Kelly Ninyette says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Wow! This is a fantastic idea, what a simple and wonderful gift idea. Thanks for linking up. Hope to see you again #mum-bomonday #nannaswisdom

    Reply

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