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December 2, 2014 · 4 Comments

DIY Neighbour Gift Idea: Cookie Mix in a Jar

Cake & Candy· Christmas· Winter

Christmas baking is one of my most favourite past times. The girls and I love to make a mess in the kitchen, and haul out the cookie cutters and rolling pin… but in the midst of all of that, I often get baking as a gift from friends. If I’ve already baked up a storm, sometimes these gifted cookies or turnovers don’t get the proper appreciation.

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-UnleashedThis year, I thought, “Why not give friends baking that can be prepared when they’re ready for it?’

I remembered a gift I got from my youngest sister a few years ago – she had gifted me cookie mix in a jar.

Immediately, the girls and I got busy.

Supplies needed to make your own cookie mix in a jar gift:supply-list

  • 32 oz Mason Jars (1 per gift)
  • Cookie Mix in a Jar Printable Instructions < click to print
  • Hemp Twine or Baker’s Twine
  • Cardstock
  • Scrap Fabric
  • Laminator (optional, but I LOVE my laminator)

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 2/3 tsp baking soda
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup smashed candy canes

Smashing the candy cane bits is as easy as you would imagine it would be. I wrapped a bag of candy canes in a tea towel and then placed it on a cutting board. Then I smashed the living daylights out of the candy canes until they were teensy little bits.

It’s good stress release, I tell you.

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-Unleashed-11Then, we placed the ingredients in the jar (making sure to tamp down each layer) with a funnel and a spoon. Follow the order in the supply list above – it makes for the best “mix” in the bowl.

Getting the ingredients into the jar takes a bit of time, but it looks lovely when you’re finished.

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-Unleashed-2I whipped up a little cookie mix in a jar printable to include with the gift. You only have to add the wet ingredients and then mix everything together.

9-10 minutes later….

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-Unleashed-3You have Christmas cookies!

They’re so delicious. Trust me… we can’t stop nibbling on them here.

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-Unleashed-4I laminated the instructions (because I can’t help myself and I love love LOVE my laminator), and then hole punched them and attached them to the jar.

A scrap of fabric on top, and your cookie mix in a jar gift is ready!

Cookie-mix-in-a-jar-gift-Crafts-Unleashed-1If you have a favourite dessert mix or Christmas recipe, consider giving it “in a jar” to your friends! It’s easy to crank out in the kitchen, and it’s such a rustic and beautiful way to say, “I appreciate you, friend.”

I have to say, consumables are some of my very favourite gifts. Don’t you agree?

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Tara

Tara is the creator, writer, and flurry of chaos behind her blog, Suburble. Her blog focuses on making a home (emphasis on “making!”), but not forgetting to have a laugh in the process. Her partners-in-crime, her two little girls, are often beside her when it’s time to get creative. A mug of tea, good friends, and a project (or three) are all this girl needs. Join the gang at Suburble and see what we’re up to!

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Comments

  1. Kim Coyle says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    How many cookies will this mix make??

    Reply

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