Ingredients for Cocoa Drops Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Solid Shortening
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Cocoa Drops Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Cocoa Drops Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar
- **Prepare the Gift Jar:** Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
- **Layer the Dry Ingredients:** Layer the ingredients in the jar, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object after each addition. The order is crucial: Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Walnuts.
- **Even Layers:** Make the layers as even as possible for a beautiful presentation.
- **Seal and Decorate:** Secure the lid and decorate the jar with a ribbon or festive label.
- **Add the Gift Tag:** Attach the recipe card/instructions (see below) to the jar.
- **Recipient's Instructions (add to recipe card):**
- **Additional Ingredients Needed:** 1/2 cup (1 stick) solid shortening, 1/2 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- **Baking Instructions:**
- **Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).**
- **Combine Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- **Add Dry Ingredients:** Add the contents of the jar to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- **Scoop and Bake:** Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- **Baking Time:** Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- **Cool and Enjoy:** Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Storage:** Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
11g
Carbs
8g
