Cookie Mix in a Jar IX
Delight your friends and family with this charming Trail Mix Cookie Mix in a Jar. Perfect for gifting, this layered mix creates delicious, wholesome cookies with a delightful chewy texture and nutty flavor. Just add a few fresh ingredients and bake!
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
37 g
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
3 g
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Saturated Fat
1 g
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Sodium
52 mg
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Sugar
25 g
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Fat
2 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Layer the ingredients in the order listed into a quart-sized wide-mouth canning jar. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder before adding it to the jar. (5 minutes)
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Press each layer firmly to ensure everything fits snugly. A tight fit is key for a beautiful presentation! (5 minutes)
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Attach a decorative tag with the following instructions:
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Trail Mix Cookies:
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1. Empty the entire jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl and blend thoroughly with your hands to combine all layers evenly. (2 minutes)
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2. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened butter (not margarine!), 1 large egg (lightly beaten), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. (2 minutes)
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3. Mix everything together until completely incorporated. You may need to use your hands towards the end to ensure all ingredients are well combined. (5 minutes)
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4. Shape the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. (10 minutes)
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5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (14 minutes)
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6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
For a festive touch, use colorful sprinkles or ribbon to decorate the jar.
Store the assembled jars in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight, to prevent clumping.
Consider including a small bag of chocolate chips to add to the mix for an extra-special treat.
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the best cookie texture.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Reva Jacobs
Jun 16, 2025My cookies turned out a little dry. Next time, I'll try adding an extra tablespoon of butter.
Elmore Effertz
Jun 16, 2025This is such a cute and practical gift idea! I added a personal touch by using different types of dried fruit.
Christian Fay
Jun 5, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The cookies are chewy and delicious, and the jar presentation is adorable.
Grady Sauer
Jun 2, 2025I made these as gifts for my kid's teachers, and they loved them! The cookies were so easy to make and tasted amazing.