Best Double Dutch Chocolate Holiday Cookies In A Jar Recipes

DOUBLE-DUTCH CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY COOKIES IN A JAR

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This is a fun jar recipe for a Christmas gift I think. The recipe and picture came from Taste of Home. Uses Dutch Dark Cocoa and M & M's whats not to like?

Provided by Carol Junkins

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c double dutch dark cocoa
3/4 c sugar
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 c red and green milk chocolate m&m's
1/3 c white baking chips

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a 1 qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, M&M's and baking chips. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. Yield: 1 batch (5 cups of mix) that makes 36 cookies.
2. RECIPE TO ATTACH TO THE JAR: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, egg and vanilla until well blended. Add contents of jar and stir until combined. 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

DOUBLE-DUTCH CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY COOKIES

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Rich dark chocolate and crunchy, colorful M&M's combine to make these cookies extra special. Who wouldn't want to receive this mix as a gift? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups red and green milk chocolate M&M's
1/3 cup white baking chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, M&M's and baking chips. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total)., To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Add contents of jar and beat just until combined. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.