Rocky Road Mason Jar Cookies
Rocky Road Mason Jar Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream, packed with cocoa, chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and fluffy marshmallows. This sweet and chewy mix makes a perfect pantry staple or heartfelt homemade gift.
Equipment
Quart-size mason jar or glass container with lid
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows freeze-dried recommended for shelf stability
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- 🏗️ Assembly Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Pour into the bottom of the jar and pack lightly.
- Layer in this order, pressing gently after each layer: brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts.
- Seal the jar tightly. Add a ribbon and tag if giving as a gift.
- 🧁 Baking Instructions (include on tag):
- Rocky Road Cookies
You’ll need:
- – 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- – 1 large egg
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat butter, egg, and vanilla. Add cookie mix and stir until combined. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 9–11 minutes, or until just set. Cool on wire rack. Makes approx. 2 dozen cookies.