Hot Chocolate Cake Cookie Mix in a Mason jar
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Looking for a simple homemade gift idea that everyone will love? This Hot Chocolate Cake Cookie Mix in a Mason Jar is a fun and delicious treat that’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or thoughtful handmade gifts.
By layering the dry ingredients in a Mason jar, you create a ready-to-bake cookie mix that the recipient can finish later by adding just a few wet ingredients. It’s quick, easy, and a great activity to do with kids or family members.
Once the cookies are gone, the Mason jar can be reused for storage, crafts, or future baking projects.
Why Mason Jar Cookie Mix Gifts Are Perfect
Mason jar baking mixes make wonderful gifts because they are:
✔ Easy to assemble
✔ Affordable and thoughtful
✔ Fun for kids to help create
✔ Simple for the recipient to bake later
Using a Flip lid Mason jar also allows the jar to be reused after the cookie mix is gone.
Ingredients
For the cookie mix jar:
-½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
-1 cup mini marshmallows
-1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
Ingredients to add when baking:
-2 eggs
-⅓ cup oil
How to Package the Mason Jar Cookie Mix
1. Pour the Devil’s Food cake mix into a clean Mason jar, gently packing it down.
2. Add the mini chocolate chips in an even layer on top of the cake mix.
3. Place the mini marshmallows into a small zip-top bag and remove as much air as possible.
4. Fold the bag and place it inside the Mason jar.
5. Seal the jar with a Flip lid.
6. Attach a gift tag with the baking instructions.
This layered presentation creates a cute and festive homemade gift.
Baking Instructions (Attach to Gift Tag)
When ready to bake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Empty the cake mix into a mixing bowl.
3. Add 2 eggs and ⅓ cup oil.
4. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
5. Mix in the mini chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Add three mini marshmallows to the top of each cookie and gently press them into the dough.
8. Bake for 8–9 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
9. Let cookies cool briefly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Storage Tips
To keep cookies fresh:
-Store them in an airtight container.
-Separate cookie layers with wax paper to prevent sticking.
-Enjoy within a few days for best texture and flavor.
Shop the Product Used in This Recipe
Helpful tools for making Mason jar baking gifts:
-Mason jars
-Gift tags
-Mixing bowls
Mason jars make it easy to package, store, and gift homemade baking mixes.
Final Thoughts
This Hot Chocolate Cake Cookie Mix in a Mason Jar is a fun way to share homemade treats with friends and family. It’s simple to assemble, easy to bake, and makes a thoughtful gift that anyone can enjoy.
Best of all, the Mason jar can be reused again and again for baking, storage, or crafts.
