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Peppermint Cookies in a Jar

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies in a Jar Recipe

Layer the ingredients for these yummy, peppermint-y cookies in a jar and include directions for a fun gift.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 dozen
Author Lindsey Rose Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peppermint baking chips

Needed for mixing recipe:

  • 8 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a quart size jar, layer ingredients in the order given. The brown sugar can be placed in a resealable bag to keep it separate.

Mixing directions:

  1. Beat butter with an electric mixer. Add the brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the egg and beat again for 1-2 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat 30 seconds more. Add the remaining ingredients from the jar a little at a time, mixing well.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop dough onto the baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating baking sheets back to front and top to bottom half way through baking time for even baking. Let cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then remove from baking sheet and finish cooling on rack. Store in airtight container.