Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar
Delight your loved ones with a homemade, edible gift that’s as thoughtful as it is delicious — Nutty Chocolate Snickerdoodles Cookies Gift Mix in a Jar! This charming recipe combines the rich decadence of cocoa, crunchy pecans or walnuts, and sweet mini chocolate chips with the warm spiced flavor of cinnamon-coated snickerdoodles. Perfectly layered in a mason jar for a stunning visual display, this DIY gift mix comes with easy-to-follow baking instructions, making it ideal for anyone who loves fresh, homemade cookies. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this creative and customizable cookie mix is a delightful holiday or special occasion treat that brings together sweet, nutty, and chocolatey goodness in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Layer the ingredients in a 32-ounce mason jar in the following order for a visually appealing presentation: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, chopped pecans or walnuts, mini chocolate chips, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2
Tightly seal the jar with the lid, ensuring there is no space between layers for a clean presentation. Attach a tag with additional directions for baking.
Step 3
For baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4
Empty the jar contents into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter (softened), 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 6
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
Step 7
Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a snickerdoodle coating.
Step 8
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 9
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Step 10
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve or package as a gift in decorative wrapping!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (710.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2688.6 |
| Total Fat 69.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1713.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 550.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 59.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 322.9g | |
| Protein 51.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 412.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 32.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2456.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories