I just cannot wait to bring you this guide, featuring our PERFECT Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix + 50 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas, including our go-tos here at Fed + Fit, and a roundup of some of our favorite from around the web!
I have always LOVED being the person in my family who shows up with a homemade gift, wrapped with care, and hand selected for my loved ones. Sure, it can seem like the easy way out to point and click “add to cart” on Amazon (and trust me, I do that too!), but sometimes when I’m wanting to incorporate a little extra love into my gifting choices, I’ve found that a beautiful fudge, or a thoughtfully concocted sugar scrub can go a long way with friends and family!
While we’re sharing a brand spankin’ new recipe for quite possibly the best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix we’ve ever created (I’m telling you guys, we NAILED it!), we also wanted to curate a roundup of our absolute favorite DIY gifts so that you can pick the PERFECT gift for that special someone in your life, whether they prefer gluten-free goodies or some good ‘ol self-care, we gotchu covered!
Also, should you choose to make our Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix as part of your DIY-palooza, we have a special treat for you! Click to download our free printable gift tags that can be cut out, and attached to your mixes for that extra special personal touch. Complete with all the extra ingredients needed, and instructions on how to bake, it makes for an even easier gifting experience for everyone!
DIY Holiday Gifting Guide
Cookies
From the FF Blog:
Favorites from around the Web:
- Gluten Free Cut Out Cookies from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Collagen Chocolate Chip Cookies from Paleomg
- The World’s Easiest Cookies from Nom Nom Paleo
- DIY Pumpkin Cookies in a Jar from Real Simple Good
Drink Mixes
From the FF Blog:
Favorites from around the Web:
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Mix from Fit Foodie Finds
Barks
From the FF Blog:
Favorites from around the Web:
- Homemade Bark from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Pecan Pie Cookie Bark from Paleomg
Quick Breads
From the FF Blog:
- Gluten Free Gingerbread
- Pumpkin Pie Banana Nut Muffins
- Hazelnut Coffee Cake
- Paleo Persimmon Walnut Mini Muffins
Favorites from around the Web:
- Pancake and Waffle Mix from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Apple Sauce Spice Bread from Paleomg
Truffles, Fudge, and Candy
From the FF Blog:
- Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
- Chocolate Chili Pecan Clusters
- Paleo Fudge
- Homemade Paleo Almond Joys
- Paleo Chocolate Dipped Toasted Coconut Macaroons
- Dark Chocolate Blueberry Clusters
- Paleo Dark Chocolate Truffles
Favorites from around the Web:
- 4 Ingredient Mint Cashew Clusters from Paleomg
- Nom Nom Chocolate Truffles from Nom Nom Paleo
Other Assorted Gifts:
From the FF Blog:
Favorites from around the Web:
- DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Espresso Candied Pecans from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Best Ever Chicken Rub from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- DIY Vanilla Salt and Vanilla Extract from Joy the Baker
- Grain Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats from The Healthy Maven
- Magic Mushroom Powder from Nom Nom Paleo
Body
From the FF Blog:
Favorites from around the Web:
- DIY Chocolate Coconut Body Scrub from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- DIY Homemade Lip Glosses from Joy the Baker
- Gingerbread Body Scrub from The Healthy Maven
- DIY Peppermint Bath Salts from The Healthy Maven
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Ingredients
For the Cookie Jars:
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons 144 grams King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 72 grams brown sugar*
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 72 grams cane sugar
- 1 cup 224 grams chocolate chips
- 1 cup 112 grams chopped pecans
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
For the Mason Jar:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a 32 ounce mason jar layer your ingredients as follows from the bottom: flour blend, brown sugar, white sugar, chocolate chips, and pecans. We recommend using a funnel for the sugar and flour to create even layers.
- Screw lid on tight, add gift tag and instructions.
- Decorate as you wish!
For the Cookies:
- Add the butter, vanilla extract, and egg to a large bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer, then add in the cookie mix and beat again until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for one hour up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place 12 on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are crisped and browned on top. Repeat this step for the remaining cookies.
- Let cool then enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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