Homemade mixes in glass mason jars make wonderful holiday gifts!
The idea: in a glass jar, layer all the dry ingredients needed for the recipient to make a tasty treat. It can be a hearty soup mix, pasta dish, cookies, hot chocolate—the possibilities are endless!
Here’s a few recipes to get you started:
Confetti Bean Soup Mix | Cooks.com
Gifts in a Jar: Herbed Rice Mix | Family Fun
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar | Nestle Meals.com
Double Fudge Brownie Mix in a Jar | AllHomemadeCookies.com
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar | Little Birdie Secrets
Of course, you can adapt just about any recipe to a mason jar mix. Simply identify the dry, non-perishable ingredients in the recipe, and add them to the jar in layers. You can also make spice mixes, seasoning mixes, and coffee mixes.
After you’ve layered the ingredients, top the jar with a pretty fabric or ribbon in seasonal colors, and affix a decorative label with cooking instructions. Voila—an attractive, delicious, and frugal gift that the recipient is sure to enjoy!
