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Gluten Free Cookie Mix In A Jar {Gift Giving!}

Published: Dec 3, 2019 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Get ready for holiday gift-giving this season with homemade mason jar cookie mix! Gluten free cookie mix in a jar is a great gift to give to teachers, friends, and neighbors.

Just because someone is gluten free doesn't mean they can't enjoy making homemade cookies! This easy recipe makes the best gluten free chocolate chip cookies!

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(This post has been sponsored by Morton Salt, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

The holidays are in full swing and we are in a baking frenzy here in the Fearless Dining household. This year we are putting the control into our friends' hands by allowing them to have special baking moments with their families. You may ask how we are going to do this...homemade mason jar cookie mix gifts! 

My daughter had the idea to put together one of our favorite cookie mixes into mason jars to give as gifts this year. The jars are easy to make and they look so pretty with all of the ingredients layered in the mason jars. You can find all of your ingredients, including our favorite cookie salt, Morton Fine Sea Salt, at your local Safeway.

You can use my popular Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies recipe included here or any number of the gluten free cookie recipes on Fearless Dining to fill your mason jars.

Morton salt next to empty mason jars and measuring cups

Why this recipe is so easy:

Gift giving has never been easier with these gluten free cookie mix jars! Layer them up, print the recipe out so they can make the cookies, and wrap a bowl on the jar. It is perfect for any cookie lover.

You can easily customize these cookie mix jars for many different food allergies including dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and more!

Morton Fine Sea Salt dissolves quickly and blends the flavor thoroughly so you get the perfect bite every time. It has an easy lid that allows me to measure, shake, and pour without any oops moments. (Trust me, with the kids we have had those oops moments so we LOVE Morton Fine Sea Salt lids!!)

filled mason jars with gluten free cookie mix

Are you ready to make these mason jar gifts? I love the flavor mix of cowboy cookies...the whole oats, shredded coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. (Not to mention the ingredients make such pretty layers in the mason jar!)

You can also gift this delicious Gluten Free Muffin Mix.

What you need to make these:

  • Gluten free flour blend - see below for the blends that are tested, tried, and true.
  • Shredded coconut - unsweetened is best
  • Whole rolled oats - certified gluten free is a MUST for those who are gluten free.
  • Brown sugar - feel free to substitute coconut sugar if needed.
  • Chocolate chips- if your friend is dairy-free, use the Enjoy Life brand because those are free of the Top 8 Allergens.
  • Baking powder and salt

Recipe step by step directions:

Adding gluten free flour to the mason jars

Step 1: Add the gluten free flour blend to the bottom of the mason jars. I add flour first so it doesn't run down through the layers. One of the things that make these cookie mix jars so attractive is the "layered" look. You want to vary your colorful layers with the white layers.

The brown sugar layer in the mason jars

Step 2: Add the brown sugar and use a spoon to push the layers down.

Pouring Morton Sea Salt into a measuring spoon

Step 3: Pour ¼ teaspoon of Morton Sea Salt into the mason jar.

mason jars layered with cookie mix

Step 4: Keep layering your ingredients including baking powder, chocolate chips, and gluten free oats. Pack each layer down as you go.

pouring in the shredded coconut

Step 5: Pour in the last layer, unsweetened shredded coconut. Now you just have to fill out a recipe card with the instructions and attach it to the mason jar.

Common Questions:

What size mason jars are best for gift jars?

I used quart-sized mason jars to make these cookie mix gift jars.

How long does the cookie mix in a jar last?

If you keep the mason jars sealed, the cookie mix should last up to 10 weeks in your pantry.

What ingredients can I add?

The sky is the limit on what ingredients you can add. Add chocolate candies, different types of nuts, or anything you like!

Looking for more ideas? Why not give a gluten free friend this delicious homemade gluten free chocolate cake mix?

More gluten free cookie recipes:

  • Monster Gluten Free Cookies
  • Gluten Free Cranberry Macadamia Cookies
  • Funfetti Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
  • Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Recipe

Gluten Free Cookie Mix In A Jar {Gift Giving!}

Sandi Gaertner
This easy gluten free cookie mix in a jar makes great gifts for the holidays. This cookie mix makes my famous Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients
  

For One Mason Jar:

  • 1 cup gluten free whole oats *see note
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend *see note
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional ⅓ cup pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Determine how many mason jars you want to fill.
  • Remove the lids and clean the jars (if they are brand new.) Dry thoroughly.
  • Add the ingredients into the mason jar one at a time to layer the ingredients in this order: gluten free flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt, chocolate chips, gluten free oats, and shredded coconut.

Write out these directions on an index card so the person you give the gift to knows how to make the cookies:

    To make the cookies:

    • 1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • 2. Pour the cookie mix into a large bowl.
    • 3. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 11 tablespoons melted butter.
    • 4. Whisk the wet ingredients to mix.
    • 5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated in the cookie dough.
    • 6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • 7. Use a cookie scoop to drop the cookie dough onto the parchment paper.
    • 8. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on a rack.

    Notes

    1. This cookie recipe makes 24 Cowboy Cookies.
    2. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend in this recipe. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    3. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    4. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter. Use a dairy free chocolate chip.
    5. It is critical to use certified gluten free oats if you are Celiac. Cross-contamination runs high in regular oats.
    6. These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

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    1. Tina

      September 11, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. My daughter is eating gluten, soy, lactose and sugar free because of health reasons. I baked following recipe. I’m going to try with monk fruit sweetener. Have you ever added unsweetened cocoa? I want to try. Maybe 1/4 cup?
      Any thoughts?

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 11, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        I am so glad you loved the recipe! If you add cocoa to this recipe, you probably will need to add sugar to offset the bitterness of the cocoa powder. You can make a mix out of any of my gluten free chocolate cookie recipes on the blog! Just mix up the dry ingredients.

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