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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Holiday Recipes

    Vegan Cookies in a Jar w/ Free Printable Labels

    Published: Dec 11, 2019 · Modified: Dec 7, 2022 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Looking for a thoughtful DIY Christmas gift for someone special? These Vegan Cookies in a Jar are just what Santa ordered. My Vegan Christmas Cookies in a Jar take less than 5 minutes to assemble and come with free, printable recipe labels. Your friends and family will love this vegan Christmas gift idea! 

    A close up side view of a jar of ingredients to make cookies

    Many years ago I was a broke nursing student and needed to come up with Christmas gift ideas to give my friends and family. This particular year, I decided I would make decorated Cookie House Tree Ornaments that my loved ones could hang on their trees. I spent days, head bent down as if in prayer, gluing rectangular cookies together with icing to make the houses; then more days decorating them. They turned out so cute and were so enjoyed by my friends and family that, to this day, I still make homemade Christmas gifts. Not because I’m broke or cheap, but because I think when you give a Christmas gift that you make yourself, it conveys feelings of warmth, love and friendship for the people in your life that store-bought gifts cannot.

    This year, I decided on vegan cookies in a jar. Now, cookies in a jar are a dime a dozen on the internet, but VEGAN cookies in a jar are not. That, hungry friends, is why I’m sharing my Vegan Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar with free, printable labels you can roll up like I did in the first picture and tie into your ribbon that you secure onto the jar lid.

    A closeup of white chocolate chips in a jar with other ingredients to make cookies

    Where to Find Mason Jars

    Mason jars for vegan cookies in a jar can be found online or at Walmart (where I got mine), Target and dollar stores to name a few. You can also find them tucked away in the corner of your local thrift shop or vintage antique store.

    A close up of a spoonful of cranberries on a table

    Ingredients for Vegan Cookies in a Jar Recipe

    Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make vegan cookies in a jar:

    • gluten-free all-purpose flour)
    • baking soda
    • sea salt
    • vegan sugar 
    • light brown sugar
    • ground cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • gluten-free rolled oats
    • dried cranberries
    • vegan white chocolate chips

    That’s it, now you’re ready to assemble.

    A bowl of flour with sugar being poured into it

    How to Assemble Vegan Cookies in a Jar – For Gift Giver

    The following instructions are for you, hungry friend, alias, the gift-giver! To assemble the vegan cookies in a jar, check out the steps below:

    1. Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Using a funnel, add mixture to bottom of jar. This is your first layer. Avoid packing down until later. Give it a bit of a shake to ensure the layer appears even.
    2. Next, create your second layer by pouring the vegan sugar on top of the first layer as evenly as possible. Again, give it a gentle shake so the layer appears even.
    3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on top of the first two layers and gently press down with back of spoon.
    4. Spill in the next layer of rolled oats.
    5. Finish with a layer of cranberries and vegan white chocolate chips.
    6. Close the lid and decorate with ribbon. If you’d like you can print my free printable labels. See below.
    A jar of white chocolate chips and other ingredients for cookies

    Download Your Free Printable Label

    To download the free printable label, right click on the image below to save it, then print. It’s as easy as that. You can resize it to suit your preference, however, keep in mind the smaller it is, the less-clear the text. Simply print it out, roll it up, and tie with a festive ribbon.

    free printable recipe label for cookies in a jar

    Ingredients for Gift Recipient

    Your gift recipient will only need to supply 3 ingredients to complete this recipe:

    • ¾ cup softened vegan butter
    • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ + cup plant-based milk (dough should be sticky, not crumbly; adjust plant milk accordingly)

    Instructions for Your Recipient

    To bake these vegan Christmas cookies in a jar, follow the steps below:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper of a silicone mat
    • Into a large bowl, pour the contents of the jar. Combine well and set aside.
    • Cream the vegan butter, vanilla extract and plant milk until smooth. I used my Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer and this step was completed in minutes.
    • Add the butter mixture to the ingredients in the large bowl. Combine well with mixer until a dough is formed. The dough should be a little sticky. If it’s too dry, add a bit more plant milk and stir well.
    • With a spoon, place a 1.5 inch blob on your baking sheet. Press down on the tops just a bit with your fingertips. I rolled mine in balls, however I didn’t like how uniform they turned out. I think they look better a little jagged if that makes sense??
    • Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on your oven. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are slightly golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and enjoy!
    A plate of cookies on a table

    Tips for Baking Vegan Cookies in a Jar

    Be sure to review the following tips so you don’t make the same mistakes I did when baking:

    • When vegan Christmas cookies in a jar are ready to be removed from oven, they will appear a bit under-cooked. This is normal. Don’t freak out!
    • Avoid overcooking by setting your timer to 9 minutes and adding more time as needed.
    • Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
    • Recipe yields 2 dozen cookies.

    Before checking out the recipe, here are a few more Vegan Christmas posts I think you may enjoy:

    • Vegan Gingerbread Men
    • Rich Creamy Vegan Eggnog
    • One Pot Vegan Corn Chowder
    **Recipe adapted from Vegan Huggs.

    Have you tried this? Why not leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and sign up for my newsletter!

    Vegan Cookies in a Jar

    Vegan Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar w/ Free Printable Labels

    These inexpensive DIY Vegan Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar are the perfect, thoughtful gift to give friends and loved ones this holiday season. You’ll find instructions for the gift-giver as well as the recipients and free, printable recipe cards to make this homemade Christmas gift as easy as possible to give and to make.
    5 from 29 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Desserts, gifts
    Cuisine: All
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Deborah
    Cost: $7

    Ingredients

    Items Needed for Gift-Giver

    • Quart-size mason jars
    • Ribbon
    • Small ornament optional
    • Twist tie or string

    Ingredients for Jar

    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ cup vegan sugar
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup vegan white chocolate chips

    Ingredients for Gift Recipient

    • ¾ cup softened vegan butter
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ + cup plant-based milk add more or less so dough is sticky, not crumbly
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    Instructions for Gift Giver

    • Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Using a funnel, add mixture to bottom of jar. This is your first layer. Avoid packing down until later. Give it a bit of a shake to ensure the layer appears even.
    • Next, create your second layer by pouring the vegan sugar on top of the first layer as evenly as possible. Again, give it a gentle shake so the layer appears even.
    • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on top of the first two layers and gently press down with back of spoon.
    • Spill in the next layer of rolled oats.
    • Finish with a layer of cranberries and vegan white chocolate chips.
    • Close the lid and decorate with ribbon. If you’d like you can print my free printable labels. See below.

    Instructions for Gift Recipient

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper of a silpat mat
    • Into a large bowl, pour the contents of the jar. Combine well and set aside.
    • Cream the vegan butter, vanilla extract and plant milk until smooth. I used a stand mixer but a hand mixer or fork will do as well.
    • Add the butter mixture to the ingredients in the large bowl. Combine well until a dough is formed. The dough should be a little sticky. If it’s too dry, add a bit more plant milk and stir well.
    • With a spoon, place a 1.5 inch blob on your baking sheet. I rolled mine in balls, however I didn’t like how uniform they turned out. I think they look better a little jagged if that makes sense??
    • Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on your oven. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are slightly golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and enjoy!

    Notes

    • When cookies are ready to be removed from oven, they will appear a bit under-cooked. This is normal. Don’t freak out!
    • Avoid overcooking by setting your timer to 9 minutes and adding more time as needed.
    • Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
    • Recipe yields 2 dozen cookies.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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