Back to School Teacher Gift: Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
This post may contain affiliate links which won't change your price but will share some commission. Read more here.Simple back to school teacher gift using pint sized mason jars and a chocolate chip cookie mix recipe. Perfect for Christmas presents, too!
This is a “twofer” y’all. For those not from the south that means “two for one.”
I’ve got a project and a recipe for you.
I have been doing mason jar gifts in a jar many years before they ever became trendy.
You know me. Always on the cutting edge! (Not.)
For this project I updated the idea with more than just a cookie mix. This time the gift had some presentation panache.
Since it’s back to school time I thought it would be a fun idea to make a craft that your kids could take to impress welcome their new teacher/s.
Let’s start with the jars themselves. I scoured the internet for a recipe for the pint mason jars and found a good one here.
First you want to make sure you wash the jars and let them dry.
I followed the directions exactly as the recipe is listed below. My hubby helped me out and we had an assembly line going to speed things up.
I would definitely recommend using helpers if you want to make a bunch of these for gifts. I also used a wide mouth funnel which was perfect for the pint sized jars.
And just ’cause I love y’all so much I taste tested the recipe below. I wanted to make sure this recipe was foolproof.
My youngest son said these were the best cookies he’d ever eaten. Of course he is 14 and most any cookie is delicious!
Since I’m a bargain hunter and like getting a good deal, here’s the rest of your twofer!
Back to School Teacher Gift
For this project my double sided tape (from the dollar store) was a lifesaver. No glue, no mess.
I’m just going to use one jar as a sample because each jar was different. I began with this first layer of burlap which came in a narrower strip that I loved.
Next a layer of ribbon from my stash.
This is actually an old shoestring simply wrapped around and tied in a knot. (See? I knew there was a reason I saved all those odds and ends!)
Next I wrote with a chalk marker on this adorable little chalkboard and wrapped the twine around it to give me a way to hang it.
I set the lid on a scrap piece of burlap,
traced around it in permanent marker, cut it out
and attached it with more double sided tape.
And here it is, with a button on top to add to the cuteness factor!
Here are some more back to school teacher gift jars to inspire you with the possibilities.
The best part of all this? Since we homeschool I can just give these to myself! I see a lot of cookies in my future!
I got so involved in decorating the mason jars (the fun part) that I didn’t print out the directions that are to be included with the jar. Next time I would probably just print it on cardstock, hole punch it and attach it with ribbon.
Gifts in a Jar with Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies in a Pint Jar
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour firmly packed
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place flour, baking powder and baking soda in the bottom of a clean pint jar, tamping it down for an even layer.
- Add an even layer of brown sugar on top and press it down.
- Add an even layer of white sugar on top.
- Next add an even layer of oats.
- Pour the chocolate chips on top.
- Finish off with the white chocolate chips to top off the jar.
- Place the lid on the jar and decorate.
Include the following recipe notes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour the contents of this jar into a bowl. Add 3 1/2 tbs cooled melted butter, 1 egg lightly beaten and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Stir until well combined. Spoon batter by the teaspoon onto paper. Bake for 12-14 minutes (less if chewier cookie is desired). Makes 12 cookies.
Notes
I used old fashioned oats but you could use quick cook oats as well.
I like the cookies a little crispier so I cooked them 12-14 minutes. Cook a bit less for chewy cookies.
This recipe also makes a great Christmas gift!
Here’s another project and a free printable, too!
Mine got really flat out. Is that normal? Nearly like crespies…. maybe less butter?
Hi, Vanessa. Mine come out the same! I wish I had a better looking cookie recipe for the jars but this was the only one I found for the pint mason jars. All the other recipes were for the quart jars. If you find a better one let me know! The cookies are yummy even if they’re not especially pretty!
How many cookies do you get from one jar of ingredient?
Hi, Laurel. The cookies flatten out when you make them so I’d say about 10. See the comments for more info on the cookies. Thanks!
No salt?
Hi, Kerena. This is the exact recipe I’ve used and the cookies are as shown 🙂 They’re not the prettiest ever but one of my sons says they’re his favorite! Enjoy!
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This post is featured over at Diana Rambles today as part of a Back to School Round Up and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest and Twitter.
Thanks for sharing my post, Diana! Have a great week!
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Such a cute idea for elementary school teacher or the older kids favorite ones. Pinned & shared.
Cute! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing such amazing creations to our party. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm because we LOVE to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
These gifts are so cute and you have done a wonderful job at the detail in this post. My husband is a teacher and it makes me want to make them for him! Thanks for the great gift idea. Dropping by from #SITSBlogging
What a fabulous job you did with your Mason Jars! You are so creative-I am sure the teachers LOVED these gifts!
What a great idea! So smart!
Thanks for linking up to Tickled Pink Times Two! I can’t wait to see what else you share!
Make it a great week!
I love these teacher’s gifts! This is such a great idea! Come link up with us at Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com!! The link up is open until Wednesday!
Those look fantastic!! Puts me in a cookie mood!
How cute! I’d love for you to link it up on my blog for my DIY Weekend link party.
http://mrandmrswinslett.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-weekend-829.html
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
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We hope to see you there!
What a fun and creative idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
So many great ideas all in one place, Marty ~ and those cookies look delicious!
Thanks for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning.
Hugs, Mary Beth