Candy Cane Cookies In A Jar
This easy Mint Chip Candy Cane Cookie Mix in a Jar make rich buttery cookie bars loaded with mint flavored chips and pieces of candy canes that the recipient can make up whenever they want. Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt on top of the sugar and whisk to combine. Use a canning funnel to pour half of this mixture into the mason jar.
Add half of the crushed candy canes and then top with the remaining dry mixture and crushed candy cane. The carefully formulated cookie recipes fit into 32-ounce mason jars. Top with the lid and decorate with festive ribbons, a candy cane, or even a small ornament.
Go simple or go big. It doesn't take much crafty talent to tie a ribbon around the jar, I promise. 🙂 The jars would make zero sense to the gift recipient without instructions for actually baking the cookies.
For allergen reasons. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies Ingredients These soft candy cane cookies are made with basic simple ingredients including: Softened butter, all purpose flour, white sugar, salt, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, baking powder, egg and red food coloring Plus some optional toppings like an easy egg wash, sugar or crushed candy canes! For the jar: Mix the flour, baking soda and salt, place in a jar (24+ ounce), followed by the brown sugar, sugar, chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy cane. This Cookie Mix in a Jar is the perfect way to give someone a shortcut to homemade cookies.
A delicious and festive gift! Instead of throwing the candy away, we like to make our favorite Candy Jar Cookies with the leftovers. These cookies can be made using any candy but I think they are best with a chocolate, caramel or peanut butter type candy. It's generations gathering in a warm kitchen to carefully roll out ropes of vibrant red and white dough and twist them together, shaping them into the iconic candy cane form.
The final, delightful step-sprinkling the warm, baked cookies with sugar and crushed peppermint candies. These candy cane cookies in a jar are especially good for neighbors, teachers, or other acquaintances. They will love them! Candy cane cookies may look impressive, but they're easier than you think! This shortbread recipe is a must.