Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipe

Delight your loved ones (or yourself!) with this unique and delicious gift! This complete cookie mix in a jar makes 2 1/2 dozen irresistible nutty chocolate snickerdoodles. Simply layer the dry ingredients into a jar, add the recipient's fresh ingredients, and bake! It's the perfect homemade treat for any occasion. Easy to make, fun to give, and utterly delicious to eat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 269.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar

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How to Make Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar

  1. **Prepare the Jar:** Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  2. **Layer the Dry Ingredients:** Add the dry ingredients to the jar in this order, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object after each addition: * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 cup pecan halves
  3. **Seal and Decorate:** Secure the lid and decorate the jar with a ribbon or label.
  4. **Create the Gift Tag:** Attach a recipe card with the recipient's additional ingredients and baking instructions (see below).
  5. **Recipient's Additional Ingredients:**
  6. * 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  7. * 1 large egg
  8. * 2 tsp milk
  9. * 1 tsp vanilla extract
  10. * 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  11. * 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  12. **Baking Instructions:**
  13. * Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  14. * In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  15. * Add the contents of the jar to the wet ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  16. * In a small bowl, combine the 3 tbsp sugar and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  17. * Roll the dough into 2-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  18. * Place the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  19. * Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  20. * Let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  21. **Enjoy!** Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

32g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar?

Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar?

Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar has approximately 269.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar?

The key ingredients for Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix In A Jar are Flour, Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Pecans, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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