Cookies In A Jar With A Mini Wreath Ornament

chocolate chip cookies in a jar

with a handmade wreath ornament

I've been meaning to share this with you but it's been quite hectic over here. Our whole family has come down with the flu and in the midst of all the sniffles and coughs, Brandon and I have been packing up to move to Los Angeles this week! Eeek! But I got a little down time right now so I thought I'd share my handmade Christmas gift I sent out to a few of my family and friends last year. ;)

I used Julia's best ever chocolate chip cookies in a jar recipe, printed out directions, and added a handmade ornament which was also part of our phamily Christmas card/magnet that we sent out. It was so much fun to put together, I can't wait to make more for other occasions with possibly my own recipes! :D

Things to note:

• I tried other versions of the recipe that some of the reviewers suggested, but I've found that the original recipe is perfect the way it is.

• Mix the flour, baking soda, and sugar together to make different layers - flour mixture, chocolate chips, brown sugar, chocolate chips, flour mixture. I suggest packing firmly after you put the brown sugar, if you're layering it like I did.

• The round piece of fabric should be at least 7 inches in diameter. It's easier to tie the ribbon on without having to shift the fabric a million times. ;) You can also place the fabric under the screw part of the lid but personally, I liked the way it looked completely covered.

• Double knot the fabric piece on first then tie on the instruction card along with the ornament or trinket.

• This might be a no-brainer but when baking the cookies, use butter that is NOT melted. I've made this mistake many many times when I first started baking so I thought I'd share. :)

I'm looking forward to baking some more once we move and get settled in our new home. :) If you try this out, let me know how these cookies turned out for you!

Lots of Smiles,

Akiyo