I have always loved Mason jars. You can use them for so many things, and they really never go out of style. Gifting homemade cookie jars is BACK, and they’ll get to reuse an adorable mason jar. I love giving the colored mason jars for gift ideas, but the classic clear ones work great, too.
I’ve found the blue-colored mason jars at Walmart, and of course, ALWAYS look at your local thrift stores, garage sales, and Etsy. This year, they have ADORABLE vintage rose jars online. They are pricy, but my oh my, they are gorgeous.
Giving an edible gift is always a hit for everyone, especially parents.
Anytime I don’t have to think about cooking or baking something, it’s a HUGE win in my book. This year, choose from one of these homemade cookie jar gift ideas.
Tips for creating cookie mix jars:
- Use pint-size Mason jars for most recipes unless noted.
- Layer ingredients carefully for an attractive presentation.
- Pack each layer tightly to prevent mixing during transport.
- Include a tag with baking instructions and any additional ingredients (like eggs or butter).
- Check the expiration dates on all ingredients and note the “best by” date on your gift tag.
Click each one for the full recipe.
Here’s a list of 25 cookie-in-a-jar recipes perfect for gifting:
- Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in a Jar
- M&M Cookies in a Jar
- Snickerdoodle Cookies in a Jar
- Peanut Butter Cookies in a Jar
- Gingerbread Cookies in a Jar
- Sugar Cookies in a Jar
- Death by Chocolate Cookies in a Jar
- Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar
- Cowboy Cookies in a Jar
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
- Butterscotch Cookies in a Jar
- Brownie Mix in a Jar
- Snickerdoodle Blondies in a Jar
- Chocolate Mint Andes Cookies in a Jar
- Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar
- Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in a Jar
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
- Pumpkin Spice Cookies in a Jar
- S’mores Cookies in a Jar
- Toffee Pecan Cookies in a Jar
- Red Velvet Cookies in a Jar
- Lemon Sugar Cookies in a Jar
- Coconut Macaroon Cookies in a Jar
- Hot Chocolate Cookies in a Jar
Each recipe includes instructions for layering the ingredients in the jar and often provides a tag with baking directions to attach to the gift. Remember to decorate your jars with ribbons, fabric tops, or personalized labels for an extra special touch!
Happy gifting and baking!
