DIY Neighbour Gift Idea: Cookie Mix in a Jar

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.

This 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:

• 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.

Then, 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.

I 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….

You have Christmas cookies!

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

I 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!

If 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?

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!