Food Gifts in a Jar
Gifts in a jar are nothing new. Year after year this style of gift prevails. They are cost effective when you have a lot of people to give to, they are handmade, and most of the time super simple to put together in batches. Keep reading to find a variety of options for food gifts in a jar. I’ve gathered some sweet and savory recipes, some even come with printable tags to adorn your gift.
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Gifts in a Jar with a Printable Tag
Sweets
Chocolate Mug Cake Mix
Make a single mug cake for yourself or pre-mix a jar and gift it for the holidays. This rich, chocolate mug cake mix looks extra cute with the printable provided. Prepare a sweet treat whenever the mood strikes.
Peppermint Brownie Mix
Who wouldn’t love a batch of freshly baked peppermint brownies? This brownie mix in a jar gives just that with a little bit of mixing. Crushed peppermint gives traditional brownies a holiday flare.
M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
This cookie in a jar recipe makes baking up a batch of delicious cookies super simple. Your recipients need only cream together butter and an egg, mix in the jar contents, and bake.
Grinch Cookie Mix
Give your friends the gift of the Grinch with this pre-made cookie mix that bakes up green! Delight the kids with this fun, festive cookie mix.
Gingerbread Cake Mix
Present this in a jar or in a treat bag as shown here. Either way, your friends and family will love receiving this cake mix to bake up a warm and spicy gingerbread cake when they need a sweet treat.
Savory
Homemade Seasoning Mixes
Mix up a variety of homemade spice blends for friends and family this year. Buttermilk Ranch, Taco Seasoning, and Smoky Barbecue are easy to put together and divide up into several repurposed jars for a delicious and economical gift.
Friendship Soup
This friendship soup is like a hug in a jar. Add the printable tag with cooking instructions to make prep easy. Warm, hearty, and wholesome, this soup warms the heart.
Drink Mixes
Mocha Mix
This delicious mocha mix mixes up quickly with boiled water. Make several batch and gift to everyone you love. The mix comes together with easy-to-find ingredients and is easy to prepare.
Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Ornaments
This simple-to-make hot cocoa mix ornament is the cutest way to give the gift of chocolate. Print out the free tag and delight both young and old.
Gifts in a Jar Recipes Alone
Sweets
Brownie Mix
Mix up a couple batches of this brownie mix in a jar, add a cute tag, and gift to your favorite people this holiday. Rich, gooey brownies are always a crowd pleaser.
Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Nothing says holiday more than cranberries. This oatmeal cranberry chocolate chip recipe is warm and delicious and even offers vegan preparation options!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Classic chocolate chip cookies can NEVER be wrong. This simple, traditional chocolate chip cookie in a jar recipe is a favorite, year after year.
Hot Cocoa Pancake Mix
Breakfast is a cinch with this pre-mixed hot cocoa pancake mix. With optional crushed peppermint to top them off, these sweet and decadent pancakes are the perfect gift for Christmas morning.
Savory
Fiesta Dip Mix
This Fiesta Dip Mix not only makes a thoughtful gift for those hard-to-buy people, stocking it in your pantry means making dips at the last minute for unexpected guests (or when the urge to snack strikes).
Miscellaneous
Gingerbread Spice Mix
This fragrant spicy gingerbread spice mix is super versatile! Mix up a jar and give a few suggestions for how it can be used; use it in place of pumpkin pie spice, add it to coffee grounds, mix into quick breads.
Chai Latte Mix
It’s so easy to make your own flavorfully delicious Chai Tea Latte mix at home. All it takes is a few simple ingredients & a whirl in a food processor!
Final Thoughts
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