Layered like a winter wonderland in a jar, this cocoa cookie mix is the kind of handmade gift that earns you instant “How did you make this?!” bragging rights. Each scoop reveals something cozy. It includes rich cocoa powder, crunchy cacao nibs, buttery almonds and a whole vanilla bean tucked in like a secret waiting to be discovered. Once baked, the mix transforms into soft, chocolatey cookies with just the right amount of crunch and a hint of warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon. Whether you’re gifting it to a neighbor, a teacher or your own future self (no judgment), this charming jar delivers big homemade-cookie energy with minimal effort — just add butter, an egg and a little holiday cheer.
Cookie Mix in a Jar: Cocoa Cookies
Ingredients
Ingredients to Layer in Jar
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
- 3/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 whole vanilla bean pod
- 1 quart jar with lid
Ingredients to Bake
- 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
To Assemble Gift
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Mix flour, baking soda and salt, and place in jar.
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Layer cacao nibs, almonds, cocoa, cinnamon and sugars over flour mixture, ensuring that sugars are on top.
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Tuck vanilla bean into middle of jar.
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Replace lid and seal tightly. Decorate jar as desired.
To Bake Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Using stand mixer, beat softened butter until smooth.
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Add sugars from jar and mix until well-blended.
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Add egg and mix well.
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Slowly add remaining ingredients from jar, mixing until thoroughly combined.
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Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Grab these ingredients and more Frontier-Co-Op herbs and spices for your DIY gifts from Vitacost.
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