Gifts in a Jar

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Dear Chef Mom: A teacher at our local school received a gift for brownies in a one quart jar. The ingredients were layered to look like sand art, and cocoa was used instead of squares. I'd like to know how I can do this. Can you help?

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GiftsInAJar: Gifts In A Jar

Apple cake that is sealed in jars and can be given as gifts, or stored for emergencies.

This terrific recipe makes seven quarts of apple pie filling, which will come in handy as delicious gifts for friends and family. A sugary and spicy syrup is cooked up and poured over sliced apples that are tightly packed into sterilized jars. Then the jars are cooled, and stored until it 's gift-giving time.

This traditional banana bread features an ingenious twist: It is baked in a canning jar! Such a fun and unique presentation makes it perfect for gifts.

Adorable jars with decorative instruction tags are sure to please, and this delicious brownie mix is the perfect gift for any occasion. Have a baked batch handy when giving the jars so that everyone will know they're in for a treat!

Butterscotch Brownie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur....

Dry ingredients for brownies are layered in a one quart jar and given as a gift, along with baking directions.

A unique mix that's fun to give and receive!

A spicy and attractive gift and tastes great on potatoes, eggs, and meat.

Advice on baking cake in jars. You can use any cake recipe for this.

This jar of cookie mix makes a colorful homemade gift for any occasion. You can use regular sized candies instead of the mini's if you like.

These make great gifts!

Chocolate cake in a jar!

Makes 8 pints. Excellent for care packages and gifts.

This is a great Christmas or birthday gift. Everybody loves to bake, yet no one has the time. It is a thoughtful gift for the busy person in your life. And by the way, the cookies are delicious!

A lovely mix that can be placed in a jar to give as a gift. A great change from cookies in a jar. Just copy the recipe onto a card and attach it to your jar to give as a gift.

This cookie in a jar mix has a little bit of everything in it. A great gift idea!

I think any of your favorite cookie recipes can be altered to be a

Contents for a jar that is filled with the makings for chocolate chip cookies. It helps to pack down each layer to make fit!

Cookie mix in a jar. Dry ingredients are layered in a jar and given, along with directions, as a gift.

Oatmeal Raisin Spice cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year, and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers, or take to a cookie exchange. Make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur....

Chocolate Covered Raisin Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping doe...

Trail Mix Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enj...

Chunky Chocolate Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occ...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does ...

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not oc...

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping...

Orange Slice Cookie mix in a jar with tag attached with directions on how to prepare the mix. These make wonderful gifts to give any time of year and also for wedding favors, hostess gifts, baby showers or take to a cookie exchange and make sure to bake some up so people know what they taste like to. Store in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. ...

My boyfriend and I made 2 dozen of these jars as Christmas gifts this year, and they were a big hit. You can substitute raisins for chocolate chips, but the chocolate makes for a nice change.

Six beans, grains and pastas are layered to a pretty effect in a glass jar with seasonings and bouillon granules in this winning idea for a hostess gift.

Cookie mix layered in a jar. They are great for gift-giving or bake sales.

Manifold dried legumes with a recipe attached -- navy, pinto, black-eyed, lima -- name a bean that's not in these packages!

This is a dry soup mix packed with split peas, pearl parley, lentils, onion flakes, rice and alphabet macaroni. Just add tomato paste, diced tomato, ground beef, and garlic for a rich and flavorful soup. Makes a wonderful gift.

Gingerbread Cookie Mix layered in a one quart canning jar. Great Christmas gift. Place a circle of gingerbread fabric between lid and ring and tie a gingerbread man cookie cutter onto jar with ribbon!

Brownies in a jar. Dry ingredients are layered in the jar starting at the top of the list right down to the bottom of the list. This makes a great gift at any time.

These cookies in a jar are great for presents or fundraisers!

A thoughtful gift for a sick friend, new neighbors, or expecting parents, this jar of soup ingredients is like giving a home-cooked meal (almost!). Dry pasta, split peas, barley, lentils, and rice are layered in a jar, with attached seasoning packet and instructions.

Sweet and tantalizing M & M cookies. Place the mix in a jar to give as a gift. Include a tag with the baking directions.

This is a recipe for oatmeal cookie mix that can be stored in the refrigerater in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks. With it are instructions for baking the cookies, now or later!

Oatmeal Fruit Cookie Mix in a jar. The layers of different ingredients make a very attractive and once baked very tasty gift. If you can't locate dried cherries you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.

Sugar cookie mix in a jar. This makes a great gift for those who have everything.

These potato chip cookies can be given as a gift. All of the dry ingredients have been layered in a jar with an instruction tag.

A chewy coconut cookie mix in a jar. These make great gifts for just about everyone.

Another 'cookie mix in a jar' recipe for the collection.

A favorite recipe at Christmas that can become someone's favorite gift. Share it with the ones you love.

This is a cookie mix with an attached tag which gives the directions on how to prepare the mix and bake the cookies. Seasonal fabric or a particular kitchen decorating color scheme used for the cloth topper makes the jar attractive enough to display on a baker's rack until it is ready to be used.