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Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix #MakeAmazing

August 31, 2015 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

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I absolutely love to make jar cookie mix gifts for those times when an easy, thoughtful gift is in order, and today, I’m teaming up with Scotch to share one of my all-time favorite jar cookie mix recipes. Around here, we have always called these yummy cranberry white chocolate chip cookies Cranberry Hootie Creeks, but no matter what you call them, they are absolutely delicious! Packaged in a mason jar with a pretty handmade gift tag, these make terrific gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends and more. Read on for all of the details!

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Today’s post is brought to you by Scotch. All opinions are entirely my own.

For this project, you will need…

  • 1 quart-sized mason jar
  • Cookie mix ingredients (see below)
  • Printable Cranberry Hootie Creek Cookie recipe tags << Click link for FREE download

  • White cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Scotch™ Double Sided Tape*
  • Scotch™ Expressions Packaging Tape*
  • Hole punch
  • Star paper punch
  • Permanent marker
  • Twine

*affiliate link

Cranberry Hootie Creek Cookie Mix:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dried oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Note: Follow all Scotch™ Brand package instructions for proper surface cleaning and prep, adhesive strip placement and recommended weight claims.

Layer all cookie mix ingredients in the order listed into the jar. If needed, use a funnel or piece of parchment rolled into a funnel shape to keep things tidy as you add the dry ingredients.

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Print the jar recipe tags onto the white cardstock using a computer and printer. Use scissors to cut out a tag around the dotted lines.

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Apply 2 1-inch pieces of Scotch™ Double Sided Tape to the back of the tag. Affix the tag to the jar lid, and screw the lid onto the filled jar.

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Cut a 6-inch piece of the Scotch™ Expressions Packaging Tape, and fold the piece in half, smoothing out any bubbles. Use scissors to trim a triangular notch on the bottom edge of the piece and two notches from each of the top corners.

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Use a star paper punch to create a star embellishment with white cardstock. Affix the star piece to the front of the tag with a piece of Scotch™ Double Sided Tape. If desired, write a message to the recipient on the star piece with a permanent marker.

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

 

Use scissors to cut a long piece of twine. Use the hole punch to make a hole at the top of the tag. Wrap the twine around the throat of the jar, and then thread the tag onto the twine. Secure with abow.

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Now, simply present to someone special as a sweet, thoughtful gift!

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

Jar cookie mixes like this one make fantastic gifts around the holidays. Recipients will always know that a freshly baked batch of cookies to serve holiday guests is just a jar and a matter of minutes away!

Cranberry White Chocolate Jar Cookie Mix Gift Idea #MakeAmazing

This mix bakes up into chewy, flavorful cookies that are filled to the brim with tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. My entire family loves them!

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe at Positively Splendid

Thanks so much for stopping in! 

 

Amy @ Positively Splendid
Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.

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  1. Veronica Norris says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I am going to use it for Christmas gifts.

  2. dorothy says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    This recipe, is it enough for just 1 jar. I did not see that info indicated…
    Thank You

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      September 18, 2015 at 7:55 am

      Dorothy, this recipe is for one jar. Enjoy!

  3. Mary says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    Recipe sounds delicious and it makes a cute gift. Recipe doesn’t say how many cookies the recipe makes. I realize that the size of the cookie matters but I wondered is this is approx. 1 dozen or closer to two dozen. Thanks!

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      September 18, 2015 at 7:55 am

      This makes approximately 2 dozen small cookies. Great question!

  4. Georgene says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    These look wonderful.Have you ever made them using quick cooking oats?

  5. Crystal says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Yummy!! As I was reading your post, I realized that I have the ingredients to make these cookies 🙂 It is a stormy day and the temperature is in the 70’s so a perfect day to try these cookies. Thanks so much for the delicious recipe!!

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