M&M Mason Jar Christmas Cookies are a fun, festive treat—and with the free printable recipe attachment, they make the cutest holiday gift!
Check out the Mason Jar Sugar Cookies, Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies, and Christmas Brownies I shared earlier this week.
M&M Mason Jar Cookies
Growing up, my mom always made homemade gifts for neighbors and co-workers, and it’s a tradition I’ve tried to carry on.
I love cookies, and to me, there’s nothing better than a gift that’s not only delicious but also makes life a little easier during the busy holiday season.
Gifting someone a cookie mix they can whip up in minutes for Santa on Christmas Eve or quickly bake before guests arrive is truly a great gift. So today, I’m sharing the best way to assemble a truly amazing gift!
M&M Mason Jar Cookies Supplies
- Mason Jars (Set of 12)
- Wide Mouth Funnel (Makes assembly a way easier!)
- Red Holiday Ribbon The exact one I use pictured below was purchased from Hobby Lobby)
- Miniature Clothespins
- Mini Wire Kitchen Whisks (Set of 12)
- FREE Printable Recipe Attachment
I’ve shared M&M cookies before, and they’ve been a huge hit! Since the full recipe didn’t fit in a mason jar, I adjusted it for a half batch. For the full recipe, follow this recipe.
Download Free Printable Here.
Recipes and this print are copyright and for non-commercial use only.
Storage
The dry cookie mix stays fresh for 2 months in a sealed jar. Baked M&M mason jar cookies last 3 days at room temp or 2 months in the freezer in a closed container.
More Holiday Treats
- Christmas Oreos dipped in chocolate
- Christmas Cupcakes that look like a snow globe
- Santa Cookies perfect for Christmas Eve
- Christmas Donuts made to look like reindeer
- Peppermint Popcorn covered in chocolate
Mason Jar Christmas Cookies (Free Printables)
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups white all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup holiday M&Ms
- 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips
ADD IN LATER
- 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- IN THE MASON JAR: combine the flour, baking soda and salt in the bottom of a 1-quart mason jar. Tap the jar several times firmly to get the flour mixture in one layer. Press it down as much as possible. Next, add in the brown sugar and pack down as much as possible. Next, add in the white sugar and again pack that down. Add in the M&Ms and chocolate chips. Press down firmly. Seal the mason jar, add a ribbon with a miniature whisk (if desired), and attach the free printable recipe attachment (or the following directions)
- RECIPE TO ATTACH: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter, egg and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until blended. Add mason jar mix and mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Hi!
Can you tell me if the flour should be sifted first and then measured or should the flour be packed out or just measure with a cup?
No need to sift!
The Xmas m&m mason jar recipe how many cookies does it make? And is there a way to print that somewhere on the recipe cards?
Thanks!
They make 24 cookies! And click the print here button under the recipe card to get the full-free printable recipe! 🙂
These are always a hit during the holidays. I thought I would make them as parting gifts for my birthday party. I would like to find some labels with the recipe that are not Christmas themed. Any advise? Colors are purple, lavender, white and/or gold. thank you
I have a few more like these for different holidays but I don’t have any for birthdays! I’m sure you could find some on Etsy! 🙂
Hi, can you use margarine in place of sugar for any of the recipes?
No, that won’t work, sorry!
these are all really good recipes.
AMAZING Cookies! Loved the recipe cards & jars turned out great!
I am so happy to hear! Thanks Nina! 🙂
Great idea!
Thanks! 🙂
How on Earth can I get this to print in color? Is there a color purchase option for the printable? My printer is is working just fine too as I printed a test page in color.
Are you clicking the download link? I haven’t heard of anyone having problems printing this in color! You could also try a different browser?
What would be the Australian version to this?
Thanks
I’m so excited about these, Chelsea! Thank you. I’m wondering…is it a “must” to use unsalted butter to make these? I never have that on hand…
Not a must! You’ll just want to adjust the amount of salt you add in (you might not want to add any at all!)