I wrote a guest blog post last week featuring a yummy dessert. I thought I would share it here as well. These little jars make great individual treats. Give them as a gift and your friends will think you are the best!
I don’t know about you, but I fall victim to anything sweet. I love desserts that look amazing, taste delicious, but are are simple and easy to make. Chocolate Chip Cookie Jars, simply a chocolate chip cookie baked in a jar and served ooey and gooey, are perfect in any season. However, they are particularly awesome this time of year. There is nothing better than a little something sweet after a delicious fall meal. Plan to serve them with a big Sunday dinner or make them mid-week for a special treat!
Here is a quick break down:
1. Start with your favorite chocolate chip recipe. In a pinch, I use the Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. {Trust me! No one will know it is a mix.}
2. Fill 4oz jelly jars approximately 1/2 full with prepared cookie dough. You don’t need to grease the jars. Just spoon in the dough.
3. Place jars on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. You want the just the edges to be golden brown. Don’t over bake! The centers will collapse a bit as the cookies cool. Don’t worry! This creates a perfect spot for that scoop of ice cream!
If you plan to bake and eat them right way, give the jars 20-30 minutes to cool down. You don’t want to try to hold the jar when they are hot! A scoop of salted caramel gelato puts these babies over the top, but vanilla works too. These are also great to bake ahead of time. Just remember to microwave them for a 10-15 seconds before eating. It is just too sad not to eat them warm!
