A cookies in a jar gift is an easy way to show someone you care. I have some delicious aloha cookies that you are absolutely going to love! You know you need to try a batch before you can give them away…right? So dive into a batch then whip up some of these gifts in a jar with the free printable tags. This post is sponsored by Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products, however all projects and opinions are my own. You will also want to scroll to the bottom of this post as this is a secret Santa exchange and I gifted my cookies in a jar plus received one in return!
Recipe for this cookies in a jar gift:
- Ball® Collection Elite 16 oz. Sharing Jars
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped dried dates
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
Want to see me pull together this gift in a jar? Watch the video below!
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Here are the instructions to complete the gift.
- Layer the ingredients in order in your Ball® Sharing Jar.
- Then print the free file for your tags and hula skirt. (Click here to access the file.)
- Cut out the tags and skirt and add to your jar. (See further instructions below)
Items you will need to complete your cookies in a jar gift:
- Scissors
- Fringe scissors (optional)
- Hole punch
- Twine
- Adhesive tape runner
Cut out the round jar topper and add to the lid. Screw the lid on your gift in a jar.
Cut out the skirt and shirt tag. Then make fringe on skirt with regular scissors or scissors designed to make fringe. Use double sided tape runner to add skirt to jar. Then tie around skirt with twine. Punch a hole in your shirt gift tag and tie onto jar.
Your cookies gift in a jar is now complete! You will also want to bake up a batch of these delectable cookies. Get the recipe on the top of the jar or follow along below.
Aloha Cookies Recipe
- 1 jar cookie mix
- 6 tbsp softened butter
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, egg, and vanilla. Then add cookie mix and stir. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 9 – 11 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and then allow to cool slightly before diving in.
These are like the best of Hawaii all in a cookie! You will love this recipe. Your gift recipient will also love getting this cookies in a jar gift. Make it extra special by using the unique shape of the Ball® Sharing Jars. They are perfect for this idea as they have a place to add your skirt as well as hang your gift tag.
The shape of the sharing jar really makes your gifts stand out and the long neck is perfect for adding a gift tag. Plus, in partnership with Feeding America®, for every package of Sharing Jars purchased, Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products, will donate four meals to those in need*. It is a win-win and the ultimate in sharing!
*Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products, will donate $0.36 per package of Sharing Jars sold, up to $150,000 provided to Feeding America®. $1 helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
So, what did I get in my secret Santa exchange? This great mulled cider gift. Just add in apple cider and bourbon if you choose and you are well on your way to a great drink! I love the sweater wrapped jars to serve up your drink and keep it warm. Tip: to prevent jar breakage, cool down the cider to a warm temperature before pouring it into the jar.
Y’all enjoy and pick up the ingredients to make several of these for gifts! So, what do you think of the Ball® Collection Elite 16 oz. Sharing Jars? Will you be using them to create this cookies in a jar gift? Or perhaps another gift idea?
Need to print the recipe? Use the recipe card below!
Ingredients
Gift in a Jar
- Ball Collection Elite 16 oz. Sharing Jars
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped dried dates
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- Aloha Cookies Recipe
- 1 jar cookie mix
- 6 tbsp softened butter
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients in order in your Ball Sharing Jar to create the mix in a jar.
To make the cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, egg, and vanilla. Then add cookie mix and stir. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 9 – 11 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and then allow to cool slightly before diving in.
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