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Cookies in a Jar

With just two ingredients, you can create the perfect gift in a jar! Cookies in a jar is easy, inexpensive, and a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy receiving. Made with boxed cake mix and the add-ins of your choice, this gift is fully customizable!
Keyword cookies, mason jar gift, recipe for cake mix cookies
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Makes 1 gift
Author Angie Holden

What You Will Need

  • One box of cake mix in the flavor of your choice
  • Any other mix in about 1-1 1/2 cups
  • Quart-sized mason jar with lid
  • Free gift tag
  • Ribbon for adding the gift tag

Instructions

  • Add your cake mix to the bottom of a wide mouth mason jar.
  • Press down well with a spoon.
  • Wipe sides of jar with a paper towel.
  • Fill up the remainder of the jar with any of your mix ins! Be sure to chop candy bars but smaller items like chocolate chips and M&Ms can be left whole.
  • Attach instructions and a gift tag and your cookies in a jar is ready for gift giving.