double-dutch chocolate holiday cookies in a jar

Hanson, MA
Updated on Nov 7, 2011

This is a fun jar recipe for a Christmas gift I think. The recipe and picture came from Taste of Home. Uses Dutch Dark Cocoa and M & M's whats not to like?

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup double dutch dark cocoa
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/4 cups red and green milk chocolate m&m's
  • 1/3 cup white baking chips

How To Make double-dutch chocolate holiday cookies in a jar

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a 1 qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, M&M's and baking chips. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. Yield: 1 batch (5 cups of mix) that makes 36 cookies.
  • Step 2
    RECIPE TO ATTACH TO THE JAR: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, egg and vanilla until well blended. Add contents of jar and stir until combined. 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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Category: Cookies
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #cocoa
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #Brown
Keyword: #M's
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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