3 Last Minute Holiday Gifts You Can Make in a Mason Jar

With finals week coming up and the end-of-semester lethargy at an all time high, it seems the last thing college kids want to do is go gift-hunting for their friends and family members. Hey, it’s not my fault that my couch, fuzzy blanket and Netflix series look more inviting…

Avoid the hassle of both online and in-store browsing and mix things up this season with a homemade gift that looks just as great as it’ll taste. Here’s how it works:

1. You pour some stuff in a jar.

2. Your friend receives an adorable present and some Pinterest-worthy packaging.

3. Your friend cooks the recipe whenever they want — saving you both money and time.

To help you get in the holiday spirit, we’ve included three festive recipes below, each equipped with a handy printable gift tag with baking instructions. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can also browse our recipe archives — just make sure all of your dry ingredients will fit in the jar, and don’t forget to include baking instructions.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 2 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In the order listed above, pour all ingredients into a 16 oz mason jar

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   Print the following:

Gingerbread Cookie Dough Bites

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 2 minutesServings:8 servings

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoon instant oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 3 cup walnuts
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup pitted dates

Instructions

1. In the order listed above, pour all ingredients into a 16 oz mason jar

2. 
   

   Print the following:

Cranberry Cashew Granola

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 2 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup coconut chips
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. In the order listed above, pour all ingredients into a 24 oz mason jar

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   Print the following:

• Christmas
• Hanukkah