Gifts in a jar! These frugal consumable gifts feature bath salts, cookie ingredients, holiday beverage mixes, baking mixes or bean soup fixings layered in a glass canning jar.

Gifts in a jar are easy homemade Christmas gifts. Topped with a colorful fabric circle and a free printable gift tag, they're a welcome holiday treat.

We've got all you need to know to make gifts in a jar. Get started with our instructions, tips and recipes. Don't forget to visit the Gifts in a Jar forms library to print gift tags for a finishing touch!

Cookies In A Jar:

• Brownies In A Jar
• Cranberry Hootycreeks In A Jar
• M&M Cookie Mix In A Jar
• Oatmeal Scotchies In A Jar
• Sand Art Brownies
• Orange Dreamsicle Cookies In A Jar
• White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix In A Jar

Food Mixes In A Jar:

• Blizzard Bites Snack Mix In A Jar
• Confetti Bean Soup Mix In A Jar
• Texas Cornbread Mix

Bath Salts in A Jar:

• Peaches 'n Cream Bath Salts In A Jar
• Candy Cane Bath Salts In A Jar

Journal Prompts In A Jar:

• Adult Journal In A Jar
• Child's Journal In A Jar

Savory Italian herbs spark this hearty, easy bean soup. Paired with Texas Cornbread Mix, this duo is just the thing for cold winter weekends!

Better, it's a good keeper, so make this gift-in-a-jar ahead for holiday giving. Unlike cookie jar gifts, Confetti Bean Soup won't go stale in storage.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $2 per jar.

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Confetti Bean Soup

Child-friendly, fun cookies! For a holiday touch, use M&M-brand chocolate candies in seasonal colors.

Our free printable gift tag carries out the M&M-brand theme!

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M&M Cookie Mix

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

for 12 jars:

15 cups sugar
15 cups M&M-brand chocolate candies
24 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon

3 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Instructions:

Mix together flour, soda and baking powder. Layer sugar, M&M-brand candies and flour mixture in quart-size canning jars. Pack firmly.

[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Print two copies of our free printable M&Ms Cookies gift tag with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):

Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl; blend thoroughly.

Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.

Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Sand Art BrowniesEasy to make and oh, so pretty! Layered brownie ingredients create a perfect Christmas gift.

This recipe makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $3 per jar.

Includes free printable gift tags!

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars
1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Pretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.

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Peaches 'n Cream Bath Salts

Materials and Supplies for Peaches and Cream Bath Salts:

12 tall jelly (12-ounce) canning jars with lid and rings

2 4-pound cartons Epsom Salts (approximately 16 cups)
4 pounds sea salt or Kosher salt (approximately 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon glycerin, divided
12 to 15 drops peach essential oil
12 to 15 drops orange food color

3 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Instructions:

Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.

Empty one carton Epsom Salts into large mixing bowl or batter bowl. Add 3 cups sea salt, stir well. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and 6 to 8 drops essential oil. Mix well.

In second large mixing bowl, empty one carton Epsom Salts, and add 3 cups sea salt. Stir well. Add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin, 6 to 8 drops essential oil, and food color. Stir until completely blended. Color should be even.

CEO's tip: use a heavy-duty stand mixer (such as Kitchenaid-brand) to mix bath salts easily. Set mixer to lowest setting and mix until color is even--but don't try this with hand mixers or smaller stand mixers!

Holding canning jars at an angle, layer salts in jars, alternating white and colored mixtures.

Print three copies of Peaches 'n Cream Bath Salts gift tag.

Cut gift tags apart and attach to jars. Tags may be trimmed and placed beneath canning jar rings, tied on with ribbon, or taped to gift jars.

CEO's tip: decorative canning jar lids add presentation punch for a small price! Try red or green gingham lids for Candy Cane Bath Salts, while Peach lids add a designer touch to Peaches 'n Cream Bath Salts. Find decorative canning jar lids in the canning section of the supermarket.

This recipe makes 12 12-ounce gift jars, plus a bonus of 3 to 4 cups extra bath salts. Package them in small plastic zipper craft bags for easy stocking stuffers 12 gift jars.

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Spark young writers with a clever non-food gift in a jar: a Kid's Journal Jar. Simple, kid-friendly questions turn journaling sessions into fun!

We've made it easy to craft your Kids' Journal Jar. Free printable journal prompts have colorful legends and graphics to make a pretty gift. Add a free printable gift tag for a professional touch.

To assemble your Child's Journal Jar, print the colorful journal prompt pages linked below. Each page holds six colorful journal prompts.

Child's Journal Jar Prompts

Cut apart each journal prompt, and fold it so that the colored graphics are folded to the outside, with the journal assignment on the inside.

Fill the jar with journal slips, and attach the free printable gift tag for a great gift for kids!

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Pretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.

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Candy Cane Bath Salts

It's a journal in a jar!

Jumpstart journal writers with a quart-sized canning jar filled with folded strips of paper. Each one contains a single thought provoking journal prompt. Paired with a pretty blank book, a Journal Jar makes a great gift.

We've made it easy to craft your Journal Jar. Free printable journal prompts have colorful legends and graphics to make a pretty gift. Add a free printable gift tag for a professional touch.

Adult Journal Jar Prompts

To assemble your Journal Jar, print the colorful journal prompts pages. Cut apart each printed strip, and fold it so that the colored graphics are folded to the outside, with the journal assignment on the inside.

Fill the jar with journal slips, and attach the free printable gift tag.

~New! Don't miss the Child's Journal Jar for young writers!

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A deluxe cookie with a sweet taste of the Hawaiian Islands. Includes free printable gift tags!

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White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup white chocolate baking chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

for 12 jars:

15 cups white sugar
6 cups chopped macadamia nuts
12 cups (6 12-ounce packages) white chocolate chips
24 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon

3 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Instructions:

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder.

Layer ingredients in quart-size canning jars, flour mixture last. [Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Print three copies of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix gift tag with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to jars with ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):

Empty cookie mix into mixing bowl; use hands to thoroughly blend mix.

Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended.

Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.

Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Family favorite for after-school snacks, this kid-pleaser makes a delicious holiday gift.

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Oatmeal Scotchies

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butterscotch baking chips
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

for 12 jars:

9 cups brown sugar
6 cups white sugar
9 cups (5 12-ounce packages) butterscotch baking chips
24 cups rolled oats
12 cups all-purpose flour
12 teaspoons cinnamon
6 teaspoons nutmeg
12 teaspoons baking soda
6 teaspoons salt

1/2 yard print cotton fabric

1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon

3 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

Instructions:

In large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Layer ingredients in order given in canning jars, layering flour mixture last.

[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Print three copies of free printable Oatmeal Scotchies Cookie Mix gift tag with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):

Empty mix into large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly.

Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.

Form 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet Bake at 350 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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