How to make Recipe Gift Jars
Set aside a Saturday to make these thoughtful gifts
for teachers, neighbors or family.
Recipe Gift Jars are decorated canning jar gifts containing Making the top:
the packed dry ingredients for a recipe. Attach a recipe
tag for the wet ingredients and baking instructions.
These gifts are easy to make and you can add your own
special touch to the lids. For the most part the products
are inexpensive. Buying the ingredients in bulk will cut down
the cost even more!
What you'll need:
Wide mouth canning jars (1 quart) with lids,
7-8 inch squares of fabric, ribbon, recipe cards or printed notes, select recipes and ingredients listed below
For lids, cut out a 7-8 inch (across) circle, using "pinking"
shears to edge the fabric. Place the canning jar lid in
the center of your fabric and put the ring around the lid
to securely fasten the material in place.
Butterscotch Brownie Mix in a Jar
give it a quilt look.
gift; gingham, plaid, holiday fabric...Personalize the fabric for the individual receiving the gift.
the top or tie it on with ribbon.
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1/2 cup firmly packed flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped nuts
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups flour combined with
1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder and
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions for layering the Jar:
1. Pack the coconut firmly into the jar.
2. Spread the nuts evenly in jar.
3. Pack in the brown sugar.
4. Pour in the flour mixture.
5. Seal, decorate and attach the recipe tag
Recipe tag:
Butterscotch Brownies
You will need:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsps. vanilla
large mixing bowl
Pour in the contents of the jar into your mixing bowl and mixing thoroughly with a spoon. Add the butter, eggs and vanilla, mixing until blended. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Cut brownies into squares.
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Brownie Mix in a Jar or Tin
Start looking for unique tins now to use later.
Mix the ingredients, place them into a large Ziploc bag
and then into the tin. Add a bow and a recipe card for a beautiful gift!
Note: If you are including the nuts, place them into a separate bag, for freshness!
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Attach the recipe tag :
Brownies in a Jar
You will need:
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten
Large bowl
Pour the ingredients into a large bowl. Add the butter and eggs, mixing until thoroughly blended.
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes.
Cool, cut into squares.
Party Cookie Mix in a Jar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1-1/4 C uncooked quick oats
½ cup raisins or nuts ( optional)
Layering order for the Jar:
Use a one quart, wide-mouth canning jar.
1. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Pour into jar, packing firmly.
2. Next, pour in the walnuts, spreading evenly in jar
3. Add 1/2 cup of the mini baking bits, spreading evenly in jar
4. Pour in the raisins, spreading evenly in jar
5. Add the brown sugar, packing firmly
6. Pour in the other half cup of mini baking bits,
spreading evenly in jar.
7. Pour in the oats
Seal, decorate and add the recipe tag to the jar.
Attach recipe tag to the Jar:
Party Cookie Mix
You will need:
3/4 cup butter
1 large egg
3/4 tsp. vanilla
large bowl
Combine the butter, egg and vanilla in a large mixing bowl, until well blended.
Pour in the jar contents and blend well. Drop 1 inch balls of dough onto greased
cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool and enjoy!
