Christmas M&M Monster Cookie Mix in a Mason Jar

We enjoy making Christmas cookies every year and we usually stick to the same favorites. This Christmas M&M Monster Cookie is a new one for us. We love M&M cookies, but this is the first time we’ve tried the monster cookie (with oats and chocolate chips, too). I like the idea of Mason jar gifts, so I thought it would be nice to combine the two ideas into one and do something different this year. If you enjoy giving homemade gifts, give this one a try!

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Monster Cookie Mix in a Jar Ingredients

Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer:

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup Christmas M&Ms

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

Include a card or label with the following instructions:

Christmas Monster Cookie Mix in a Jar:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing.

Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven.

Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

So that’s the finished product after the mix is cooked. I’m going to be honest here and say that we prefer these cookies minus the oats. We like everything plain in our family and have some family members with sensory issues that cause them to like a smoother consistency. No biggie! I’m always an advocate for doing what works best for your family. You can modify the ingredients as necessary to suit your taste!

If you’re interested in other Mason jar gifts, check out these posts:

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Sara is a homeschool mom to 3 creative girls. She holds a degree in Social Work specializing in early childhood development, which led to her interest in individualized educational options like homeschooling. She believes that learning should be a lifelong adventure, not just a checklist to get through. She is a writer, avid reader, introvert (INFJ), and dreamer of dreams.