M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe

4.41 from 131 votes

M&M Cookies in a Jar is an easy edible Christmas gift—it's ready in minutes and costs just a few dollars to make!

Prep Time5

Additional Time10

Total Time15

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: quart jar (makes 24 cookies)

Calories: 3574kcal

To Make Jars
Layer all ingredients in the order listed in a quart-size wide-mouth mason jar. Make sure to gently flatten out each layer with the back of a spoon before adding the next.
Close jar, and then secure the circle of fabric over top of the jar lid with the rubber band. Cover the rubber band with 2-3 wrappings of baker’s twine, and then tie and thread on the instruction tag.
To Bake Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie mix with the ½ cup butter, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Roll into 1 ½” balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet 2” apart. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly brown along the edges but still very soft in the middle.
Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

You might be tempted to shake up the order of the ingredients to get a different look in your jars, but I tried all kinds of different arrangements, and I think this is the one that prevents the layers from mixing the best.

I like to use M&M Baking Bits (AKA: M&M Minis) for baking—it makes sure you get a great bit of M&Ms in each bite. Regular size M&Ms work, too!