Over the years I’ve made several homemade Christmas gifts in a jar for friends, family, and neighbors.
There are endless possibilities with what can be placed in a jar. Jars containing layered mixes for cookies, muffins, and brownies are yummy for those with a sweet tooth. Soup mixes are super for those who like savory ingredients. I’ve also given quality chocolates, bulk candy, and nuts in decorated jars.
Gifts in a jar are easy to make. Just take a glass jar (canning jars, mason jars, or even recycled mustard jars), layer with ingredients, and then top with a gift tag. To help you get your jar-on this holiday season, I’ve created several free printable gift tags for download. You supply the homemade goodness.
Here are 3 frugal holiday gift ideas (and recipes) in a jar:
1. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
This recipe makes about 36 cookies.Ingredients:
Layer in a large wide mouthed 1 quart mason jar:- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Printable Gift Tags:
2. Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Mix in a Jar
This recipe makes one pan of chocolate brownies.Ingredients:
Layer in a large wide mouthed 1 quart mason jar:- 1 cup all purpose unbleached flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Any combination of: mini chocolate chips, mini M&M’s, junior mints, chocolate candy bar
- 1/2 cup almonds
Printable Gift Tags:
3. Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar
This recipe makes a pot of soup.Ingredients:
Layer in a 1/2 quart (2 cup) glass jar:- 1/4 cup of red lentils
- 2 tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 tsp dried dill weed or dill seed
- 1/8 tsp each celery seed and garlic powder
- 1 cup medium egg noodles
- 1 bay leaf
yum, these sound scrumptious! can't wait to try the recipes out!
ReplyDeletesuper yummy I will need to do this next year. Bus driver on our route and lots new staffers needing gifts
ReplyDeleteOh my...how creative and easy....the perfect gift for the holidays! I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks for the idea....:-)
ReplyDeletethe soup in a jar is darling
ReplyDeleteI've done this before and they're great fun. I've received them, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing recipes and instructions.
well, I have a sweet tooth...so you can send me one of these, any time!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipes! I did this last year and was pondering whether or not to do it again. Last year I did soups...I like the baked goods.
ReplyDeleteYummy, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteuniquecozytreasures- What a great idea! I have done that myself. Those recipies are making me hungry(lol)
ReplyDeleteI think I will try that Chicken Noodle Soup one! That sounds like an awesome winter warm-up gift!
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