Holiday Swirl Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

Name: Holiday Swirl Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup Nestle swirled holiday morsels; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup Nestle swirled holiday morsels
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Creating the Gift in a Jar:
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Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
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Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar and the morsels - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
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Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
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HOLIDAY SWIRL COOKIES GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 375F
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Remove morsels from jar and set aside.
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Beat butter and shortening until creamy in a medium mixing bowl.
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Add dry ingredients from jar; mix until well blended.
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In a small bowl, beat egg with vanilla extract using a fork; add to flour mixture.
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Gently stir in morsels.
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Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
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Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Swirl Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Swirl Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)

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