Candy Cane Sugar Cookies in a Jar
These adorable cookie recipes are easy to assemble and make fantastic host gifts. Fill the jars with everything you need to make homemade cookies, and the recipient can bake them whenever it is convenient. I’ve included three recipes that vary in colour, taste and texture, so giving the full set is even more generous! You’ll need a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar for each recipe.
- Have ready a 4-cup (1 L) mason jar with a sealable lid. With a paring knife, split the vanilla bean open and scrape out the seeds into a small bowl. Add the sugar to the seeds and rub together to infuse the flavour. Add the pink food colouring gel (if using) and mix through using a toothpick.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt on top of the sugar and whisk to combine. Use a canning funnel to pour half of the sugar then half of the flour into the mason jar.
- Repeat the layers of sugar and flour, then top with crushed candy canes. Seal the jar and include a tag with the following baking instructions: Stir 3/4 cup (175 g) of unsalted butter, melted, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl. Stir in the entire contents of the jar until blended. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto 2 parchment-lined baking trays, chill for 30 minutes and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (180°C), until lightly browned at the edges. Cool on the tray and dive in!