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

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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!

gluten free cookie mix mason jars with baker's twine

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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.

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.

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

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?

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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.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 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

This cookie recipe makes 24 Cowboy Cookies.
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.
If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter. Use a dairy free chocolate chip.
It is critical to use certified gluten free oats if you are Celiac. Cross-contamination runs high in regular oats.
These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

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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