Cookies in a Jar
Candy Cane Sugar, Holiday Oatmeal, Chocolate Toffee
Candy Cane Sugar
Holiday Oatmeal
Chocolate Toffee
Introduction
About this Recipe
Recipe from Set for the Holidays
Appetite for Random House, 2018
These adorable cookie recipes are easy to assemble and make fantastic host gifts. Fill the jars with everything you need to make homemade cookies, and the recipient can bake them whenever it is convenient. I’ve included three recipes that vary in colour, taste and texture, so giving the full set is even more generous! You’ll need a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar for each recipe.
Ingredients
Candy Cane Sugar
- ½ vanilla bean
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup (125 mL) crushed candy canes
Holiday Oatmeal
- ¾ cup (110 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed dark brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅔ cup (115 g) chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup (85 g) dried cranberries
- 1 ¼ cups (125 g) regular rolled oats (not instant)
Chocolate Toffee
- 1 cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
- ¼ tsp (1 g) fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder (Dutch process or conventional)
- ¾ cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (120 g) Skor toffee bits
- ¾ cup (75 g) walnut or pecan pieces
- 8 oz (225 g) dark couverture/baking chocolate
Step by Step Instructions
Candy Cane Sugar
Step 1
Have ready a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar with a sealable lid. With a paring knife, split the vanilla bean open and scrape out the seeds into a small bowl. Add the sugar to the seeds and rub together to infuse the flavour.
Step 2
Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt on top of the sugar and whisk to combine. Use a canning funnel to pour half of this mixture into the mason jar. Add half of the crushed candy canes and then top with the remaining dry mixture and crushed candy cane.
Step 3
If there is a gap at the top of the jar, crush a piece of coloured tissue paper and arrange it over the ingredients to keep everything in place. Seal the jar and include a tag with the following baking instructions:
Step 4
Stir ¾ cup (175 g) of unsalted butter, melted, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl. Stir in the entire contents of the jar until blended. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto 2 parchment-lined baking trays, chill for 30 minutes and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (180°C), until lightly browned at the edges. Cool on the tray and dive in!Step by Step Instructions
Holiday Oatmeal
Step 1
Have ready a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar with a sealable lid. Stir together the flour, both sugars, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda. Use a canning funnel to pour the mixture into the jar. Place the chocolate chips in a layer on top, followed by the cranberries and then the oats.
Step 2
Seal the jar and include a tag with the following baking instructions:
Step 3
Pour this mix into a large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup (115 g) of unsalted butter, melted, and 1 egg until the mixture comes together. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto 2 parchment-lined baking trays and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes until lightly browned. Enjoy warm with a glass of cold milk.
Step by Step Instructions
Chocolate Toffee
Step 1
ave ready a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar with a sealable lid. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and spoon this mixture into the mason jar. Sift the cocoa powder and spoon it on top. In individual layers, add the brown sugar, then the granulated sugar, Skor bits and walnut (or pecan) pieces. Place a piece of parchment paper over the walnut pieces and spoon the chopped chocolate on top.
Step 2
Seal the jar and include a tag with the following baking instructions:
Step 3
Melt the chocolate with 6 Tbsp (90 g) of unsalted butter and stir in the contents of the jar along with 2 eggs until combined. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto 2 parchment-lined baking trays and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 11 to 12 minutes, until the cookies lose their shine. Cool on the trays before jumping in!
