Oatmeal M&M Cookies in a Jar with Printable Gift Tag

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Christmas is a time of giving – and a time of goodies.

But what do you give to someone when you don’t know what to give them?

Why, goodies like these M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar, of course!

They are so festive, and if you’re serving more than one cookie recipe, they go great with our Christmas Sandwich Cookies and our Date Pinwheel Cookies.

 

A jar filled with dry ingredients to make homemade oatmeal cookies with M&M candies.

 

DIY M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar Make a great holiday gift!

This cookie jar makes such a beautiful present.

The layers of ingredients are a lovely work of art in the glass jar.

And once you add ribbons and other decorations, the M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar looks so pretty, the recipient might be a little reluctant to make the cookies.

But let them know that these cookies are WORTH IT.

All they need to complete the recipe is some butter, vanilla, and one egg, and in no time at all, they will have around 20 absolutely scrumptious cookies.

These cookies are like a happy marriage between oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies, with lots of M&Ms thrown in for good measure.

Crunchy, hearty, and filled with chocolate, they are the ultimate Christmas treat.

These M&M Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for Secret Santa exchanges, office parties, and anytime when you are stumped for a gift. Be sure to whip up a batch for yourself, too!

More Great Holiday Cookie Recipes!

When the holidays are upon us, there’s nothing like enjoying some holiday baking with your family and friends.

Be sure to visit my Chocolate Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies and Apple Pie Sugar Cookie Cups recipes too.

And if you’re looking for recipes to use in a holiday cookie exchange, we’ve got so many in our roundup.

Materials to make M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Mason Jar

You will need these materials to get started:

  1. 1 quart (32 ounce) jar with lid
  2. Printable label/gift tag – check out our free downloadable gift tag.

Ingredients to make Christmas Cookies in a Jar

This recipe makes about 20 cookies.

Ingredients for the jar:

  • 1 ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup M&M candies

Ingredients to add to the jar’s contents to make the cookies:

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg

How to layer the dry ingredients in the jar:

 

In process photo demonstrating layering dry ingredients in a jar for a homemade cookie gift.

 

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In the jar, layer ingredients in this order, pressing each down between additions: flour mixture, M&Ms, brown sugar, white sugar, oats, chocolate chips.

TIP: A funnel is very helpful when adding the flour.

Seal and attach gift tag.

How to Make the Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat together butter until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla and beat until blended.

Add the contents of the jar to the bowl and stir to combine.

The mixture will be thick.

Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies on to a baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown on the edges.

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes: The cookies will keep for up to one week stored in an airtight container.

Get the free printable gift tag

 

Graphic with recipe for M&M Oatmeal Cookies.
Be sure to go to the download link below to download the free printable. This is a closeup of the recipe and the sides will be cut off it you print this one.

 

When you give this cookie jar as a gift, you’ll want to include the recipe! 

We’ve made it easy for you by including a printable that serves as both a gift tag and the recipe!

You can download it easily here.

Download the Free the Printable Gift Tag Here

Simply download the printable gift tags and print them out.

Since you will be using these as part of the jar’s decoration while it’s also the recipe, we like printing them on card stock.

There are two printable recipes to a page.

You can either cut them out in the shape of the snowflake or cut them out in like a recipe card.

Punch a hole in the gift card and tie it to the jar with either ribbon or string.

Alternatively, you can print it out on a label and attach it to the jar or to a piece of colored card stock to make a beautiful card or even make it into a Christmas ornament!

Be sure to share this recipe post with the recipient in case they have any questions about how to make their delicious cookies.

 

A jar filled with oatmeal cookie mix with a printable recipe gift tag tied around it.

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M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar

Jennifer Quisenberry
Our DIY M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar recipe makes a great holiday gift! Fill a Mason Jar with the ingredients to make these yummy cookies, attach our free printable recipe gift tag, tie a pretty bow on the jar, and you have a gorgeous gift! All one has to do is add the wet ingredients when they are ready to bake the cookies!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 quart (32 ounce) jar with lid
  • Printable label/gift tag

Ingredients
  

Ingredients that go in the Jar

  • 1 ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup M&M candies

Ingredients to add to the jar’s contents when making the cookies:

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

Instructions to Fill the Jar

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    1 ⅓ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In the jar, layer ingredients in this order, pressing each down between additions: flour mixture, M&Ms, brown sugar, white sugar, oats, chocolate chips. TIP: A funnel is very helpful when adding the flour.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup chocolate chips, ¾ cup M&M candies, 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • Seal and attach gift tag.

Instructions to Make the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until blended.
    ½ cup butter room temperature, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 egg
  • Add the contents of the jar to the bowl and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick.
  • Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies on to a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

The cookies will keep for up to one week stored in an airtight container.
 
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.
 
If you don't have M&Ms, you may substitute chocolate chips or another flavored chip of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal
Keyword Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, DIY Gift, Jar Cookie Gift, M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar, Oatmeal Cookies with M&Ms
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2 thoughts on “Oatmeal M&M Cookies in a Jar with Printable Gift Tag”

  1. 5 stars
    What a great holiday gift idea!! And those cookies were absolutely delicious – I can already think of quite a few friends who would love to get this as a gift this season!

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