Cookies are a tried and true comfort food. No matter what the occasion is, they make a thoughtful (and delicious) gift. If you need a heartfelt and frugal gift, but with a creative twist, consider one of these 20 easy Mason jar cookie recipes!


Why Make Cookie Mix in a Jar?
One of my favorite things about the Mason jar cookie jar gifts is that they can work for anyone. There’s just such a wide variety of tasty cookies to choose from. Don’t believe me? Check out these 20 easy Mason jar cookie recipe gifts! Plus, they are typically inexpensive.

1. Reese’s Pieces Cookies (Freebie Finding Mom) – Peanut butter and chocolate? Cookies and candy? Hmmm, I’m not sure. You better whip up this Mason jar cookie recipe and put it to a taste test first! 
Tip: If you aren’t sure what size Mason jar for cookie recipes, most call for a standard pint jar. However, be sure to read each specific recipe to see if there are exceptions!
2. Chocolate Christmas Cookies (Freebie Finding Mom) – If you have a chocoholic on your Christmas list, go ahead and cross them off. This Mason jar cookie jar has their name all over it!
3. M&M Cookies in a Jar (Freebie Finding Mom) – This Mason jar cookie recipe gift was originally a spring or Easter inspired idea, but simply swap the pastel M&Ms for regular M&Ms or holiday themed M&Ms and you’ll be good to go.
Tip: Many Mason jar recipes that were originally for one holiday can easily be repurposed for the Christmas season. For example, if you’re looking for a fun and frugal gift that says “I love you,” try the “Hooked on you” gummy worm gift.
4. White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies (She Knows) – Old fashioned oatmeal cookies get a modern (and delicious) makeover in this easy Mason jar cookies recipe.
5. Double Chocolate Cookies (She Knows) – Can’t get enough chocolate? No judgment here!

6. M&M Chocolate Candy Cookies (She Knows) – Hmm, what goes great with cookies? Candy! The right answer is definitely candy. 
7. Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar (The Creative Bite) – These scrumptious Mason jar cookies are packed with a whole lotta flavor. Yummo!
8. Triple Chip Cookies (The Frugal Girls) – This treat proves that Mason jar cookie recipe gifts don’t have to be complicated to be impressive (and impressively good)! Three different kinds of chocolate chips and a chocolate cake mix form a decadent cookie that’ll keep ’em coming back for more.
9. Santa’s Cookies (Cul-de-sac Cool) – This Mason jar cookie jar may be called “Santa’s Cookies in a Jar” but they’re delicious year round … as long as you stay on Santa’s nice list.

Tip: Most of these Mason jar cookie recipes are great when paired with hot chocolate … okay, they’re good with anything but they’re especially good with this Mason jar hot cocoa gift.
10. Butterscotch Chip Cookies (Doubting Thomas) – With coconut, protein crisp rice and wheat cereal, butterscotch chips, and pecans, this Mason jar cookie jar is an unforgettable blend of flavors and textures.
11. Fudge Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Do you (or someone you know) have a real Thin Mints addiction? If so, add this Mason jar cookie recipe to your list!
12. Buttered Toffee Oatmeal Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Here’s another creative twist on traditional oatmeal cookies.

13. Hot Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Every word in the name of this Mason jar cookie recipe gift sounds delicious! #imnotdroolingyouredrooling 
14. Gluten Free Cookies (Happy Mothering) – Have someone on your Christmas list who has dietary restrictions, such as gluten? Don’t rule out easy Mason jar cookie recipe gifts! Here’s a gluten free option that is sure to impress.
15. Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan Huggs) – Two classic cookies, oatmeal and chocolate chip, come together in a new (and tasty) way in this Mason jar cookie recipe.
16. Cranberry Pecan Crunch Cookies (Mama Cheaps) – Crunchy and just a little tart, thanks to the cranberries, this cookie is sure to stand out from the crowd.

17. Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies (Will Cook for Friends) – Make this Mason jar cookie recipe as is or swap out the cranberries and walnuts for your preferred fruits and nuts for a custom cookie combo.
18. Monster Cookies (Group Recipes) – This Mason jar cookie jar basically allows you to use up the ingredients you have in the house. It’s super easy to customize so don’t be afraid to get creative.
19. Andes Mint Cookies (The Frugal Girls) – There should be a national holiday for the genius that figured out how to turn Andes Mints into cookies.
20. Oatmeal Craisin Cookies (Launder, Fold, Repeat) – Replace raisins with Craisins in this Mason jar cookie recipe.
Mason jar cookie recipes make for a great gift. Plus, they’re easy and fun to put together and pretty inexpensive. Hopefully these 20 easy Mason jar cookie recipes have inspired you to give a homemade gift the next time there’s a gift worthy occasion.
Looking for more Mason jar recipes? Check out 25 Mason Jar Recipes: Holiday Gifts in a Jar. And if you’d rather give something non-edible as a gift but still utilize Mason jars, try:
Do you have your own Mason jar cookie recipe? Please share it in the comments!
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