Cranberry Cookies in a Jar

How can you get even layers when packing the ingredients for cookies in a jar?

Using a paper cone or canning funnel will help to make layering the ingredients much easier. To make a paper cone, simply cut a piece of parchment paper into a triangle, roll two corners together leaving a wide end, and secure the cone with a piece of tape. But cookie ingredients aren't the only foods you can package this way; you can layer salads in a jar, too!

How long with cookies in a jar last?

The dry ingredients for cookies in a jar will last for up to six months when tightly sealed and stored properly in a cool, dry place. Proper flour storage helps extend its shelf life (and goes for other pantry staples, too).

What can you do with cookie in a jar?

Cookies in a jar make a perfect gift around the holidays and at any time of year! You can dress up the jar with ribbon and a gift label with a note and the written recipe to make the presentation extra special, or use any of these creative ways to wrap food gifts. Any of our mason jar gift ideas will delight the foodie in your life.

—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist