• 1/2 cup oil coconut oil melted 
• ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

OR

Non-vegan option

• 1 cup melted butter or coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 ¼ all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chips

You’ll Need:

• 32 oz Mason jar (standard size)
• Ribbon and labels/tags for gifting (easily found at the Dollar Store)
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Funnel (to make pouring easier and avoid mess)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
2. Using a funnel, pour the flour mixture into the jar, pressing down to flatten it as much as possible.
3. Add the brown sugar, pressing it down to level.
4. Add the granulated sugar and flatten it down as well.
5. Top with the vegan chocolate chips, which will fill the jar to the very top.
6. Secure the lid and decorate the jar with ribbon in a style you like.  My mother taught me how to curl my ribbons with a knife and this always looks nice! I recommend finding a Youtube video (it's quite simple, but I would hate for you to hurt yourself over curling Ribbon). 
7. Label the jar with baking instructions or simply direct the recipient to this page for more detailed guidance.  If you're blessed with great handwriting then writing your labels will be cute and personal. These labels are Avery.

Non-Vegan:

On the label, write: "Add to mixture: ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1.5 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup melted coconut oil. Mix with the dry ingredients and bake at 350˚F for 13-14 minutes."

Vegan:

On the label, write: "Add to mixture: 2 large eggs, 1 cup melted butter or coconut oil, and 1.5 tsp vanilla extract. Mix with the dry ingredients and bake at 350˚F for 13-14 minutes."