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Gifts in a Jar

Gifts-in-a-jar make sweet and simple holiday gifts. Try our collection of gifts-in-a-jar recipes! Layered baking mixes, brownies, cookies and bath salts make inexpensive, meaningful gifts--and free printable gift tags add a pretty, professional touch.

Jar Gift Recipes: Holiday Ideas for Gifts In A Jar

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
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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
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Gifts In A Jar: Sand Art Brownies

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

Sand Art Brownies are easy to make and oh, so pretty! Layered cocoa, brown sugar, chocolate chips and pecans make this jar gift recipe extra-special.

Welcome a neighbor, thank a teacher or give a homemade Christmas gift with this layered cookie-in-a-jar recipe.

Our recipe makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $3 per jar, and includes free printable gift tags to make assembling your Sand Art Brownies a breeze!

New! Print a Sand Art Brownies gift tag in .PDF format.

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Jar Gift Recipe: M&M Cookies In A Jar

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

Child-friendly, fun craft gift, M&M Cookies in a Jar is perfect for teacher gifts, Secret Santa or stocking stuffers! 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! Bold and bright, this two-sided tag comes in three lively colors. Print and fold to create this colorful gift-in-a-jar.

Includes free printable gift tags.

New! Print this M&M Cookies In A Jar gift tag in .PDF format.

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Dreamsicle Cookies In A Jar

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

A favorite hot-weather sweet sparks a great gift in a jar: Orange Dreamsicle Cookies!

Taking the name--and flavors--of a cool summer treat, Orange Dreamsicle Cookies are punched up with vanilla baking chips and a burst of citrus.

Layered and decorated with a pretty gift tag, Orange Dreamsicle Cookies In A Jar are perfect "just-because" gift or gift basket item.

We make it easy with a free printable gift tag. New! Print this gift in a jar gift tag in .PDF format.

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Gifts In A Jar: Confetti Bean Soup Recipe

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
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bean soup mix (gifts 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.

Includes free printable gift tag. New! Print this Confetti Bean Soup gift tag in .PDF format.

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Gifts In A Jar: Peaches and Cream Bath Salts

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

gifts in a jar:bath saltsPretty 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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Gifts In A Jar: Candy Cane Bath Salts

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

gifts in a jar:candy cane bath saltsPretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers. Sparked with the holiday scent of peppermint, Candy Cane Bath Salts are a seasonal treat.

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

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Gifts In A Jar: Adult Journal Jar

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
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Looking for an easy, interesting holiday gift? 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.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie In A Jar

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

A deluxe cookie with a sweet taste of the Hawaiian Islands.

Includes free printable gift tags. New! Print this gift tag for White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies In A Jar in .PDF format.

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Gifts In A Jar: Oatmeal Scotchies

By Cynthia Townley Ewer
  • Jar Gift Recipes
  • Gifts in a Jar

Family favorite for after-school snacks, this kid-pleaser makes a delicious holiday gift. Layers of oatmeal, brown sugar and butterscotch chips look as good as they taste!

Includes free printable gift tags.

New! Print the Oatmeal Scotchies In A Jar gift tag in .PDF format.

Materials and Supplies:

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

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