Homemade Gifts in a Jar Recipes & Ideas
Homemade gifts in a jar are exciting, sweet, and the perfect gift for friends and family. The best part is that you can be creative and thoughtful at the same time.
You can use jars of different sizes, wrap them up with a ribbon or crochet cover, or hand-paint them to make them special.
Ideas for homemade gifts in a jar can include anything, from ready-to-eat cookies and candies to scented bath salts, candles, and hand soap!
Homemade Gifts in a Jar
Try out these 13 budget-friendly ideas to make special Christmas, birthday, and housewarming gifts.
1. Brownie Mix in a Jar
Who doesn’t love brownies? Imagine scrumptious brownies on a cold winter evening with a nice cup of foamy coffee!
Brownie mix in a jar is the perfect way to share your handmade goodness with your loved ones.
A mix is a good idea, as they can bake it whenever they want to have it and enjoy it fresh and moist.
What you will need:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla Extract
What to do: Mix all the ingredients together, and your brownie mix is ready! All your guests have to do is add butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Instructions: ◊Brownies in a Jar
2. Cookies in a Jar
Oatmeal cookies, shortbread cookies, or the good old chocolate chip cookies—there are many ways to bake cookies!
You can never go wrong with cookies. Bake cookies and decorate them according to the holiday season to add to the cuteness.
Gingerbread men, elves, and Santa cookies can add great joy to the festivities.
What you need for wholesome chocolate chip cookies:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate (lots of chocolate)
- Chocolate chips
- Butter
- Cookie Jar
Recipe: ◊Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Homemade Chai Tea
You might want to consider making your own powdered chai tea mix. This quick recipe is healthier than store-bought blends as it uses real foods.
Enjoy creating your own mix! Who wouldn’t love a jar of this blend; such a perfect gift for friends and family.
What You Need:
- Milk Powder
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Powder
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Black Tea Bags
I try to use organic ingredients when I can but non-organic work just as well.
What to Do: combine all dry ingredients and place in a glass jar with a lid that seals. Add to a black tea bag to a cup of boiling water and then
To prepare your Chai Latte: combine approximately 2 tablespoons of the mix with a mug filled with hot water. Next, insert a black tea bag and allow it to steep for several minutes.
Full Recipe: Homemade Chai Tea Powdered Mix
4. Scented Candle in a Jar
Candles are romantic, sweet, and a good décor item for homes, especially on a winter evening.
You can use wax to create your own homemade candles, add scents to them, and decorate them with colors.
What you need:
- Candle wax
- Color
- Fragrance oils
- Decorative stuff
- Canning Jar or another type of jar
What to do: Melt the wax in a pot. Add the colors and fragrance oils. Pour it in a jar and decorate using your favorite ribbon or raffia.
Instructions: ◊Canning Jar Candles
5. Cinnamon Honey Butter in a Jar
Cinnamon honey butter is a quick and delicious homemade gift in a jar recipe.
All you need is honey, butter, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.
Rich and creamy cinnamon honey butter will add sweetness to your loved ones’ holiday festivities.
What you need:
- Honey
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Powdered sugar
- Half Pint Canning Jar
- 1/2 cup Canning Jars
What to do: Mix them all together until smooth.
Full Recipe: ◊Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe
6. Snow Globe in a Jar
This unique snow globe idea is an easy DIY holiday gift that celebrates the Christmas mood.
You will need to hot glue the figurines and trees into place, put it in a jar, and add glitter to give the essence of snow. It will be the perfect holiday décor.
Hot glue the figurines and trees in place. Put them in a jar and add glitter to create a snowy effect. This will make great holiday décor.
Full Instructions:
◊Homemade Snow Jar
◊DIY Snow Globe
7. Jasmine Bath Salts in a Jar
Lavender and jasmine are the perfect fragrances and aromas for winter evenings. These bath salts are a great idea for homemade holiday gifts, as they are refreshing.
They make a fabulous gift in a jar. You can personalize it for your loved ones by adding additional scents that they would like, such as orange peel and cocoa or Heartsong by Aurora Cacia.
What you need:
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup sea salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 15 to 30 drops lavender and jasmine essential oils
- Container: Swing-top jar or canning jar
What to do: Mix them together and leave them to dry.
Full Instructions: ◊Scented Bath Salts
8. Fruit Jam in a Jar
Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry—you can make any type of jam, but I especially love this easy, low-sugar mixed berry jam recipe.
You can make several batches to have on hand to give to your family, friends, and guests who come over in the holidays.
Use my simple low sugar jam recipe that I know your friends and family will love.
What you need:
- Your favorite fruits – fresh or frozen
- Sugar
- Pectin
- 1/2 Pint Size Canning Jars and Lids
- Ribbon to decorate
Here is the full recipe: Low Sugar Berry Jam
9. Hand Soap in a Jar
Sometimes practical, usable gifts are the best! I love receiving gifts that I can put to use right away.
This is my go-to favorite hand soap. I make 1/2 gallon at a time and refill my pint pump jar as needed.
The recipe is very inexpensive, as one bar of soap makes an entire half-gallon of liquid hand soap. It is fun to make and works well.
For gifts, jazz up the pump jar with ribbons and bows for the perfect present.
What You Need:
- One 4-ounce bar of soap
- A grater
- Kettle
- 8 Cups of Distilled Water
- Pint Canning Jar
- Pump Top Dispenser
- Ribbon or yarn to decorate
- Add recipe label if desired
Full Instructions: ♦Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
10. Empty Jars Filled with Goodies!
And, do not forget this special tip…especially when you are in a hurry and pressed for time.
Fill canning jars with nuts, spices, candies, homemade granola, and even birdseed! Use what you have to make a unique but inexpensive gift.
Try these easy and budget-friendly homemade jar ideas and recipes this holiday season. Your guests will truly love them!
11. Cinnamon Sugar in a Jar
Homemade cinnamon sugar makes a wonderfully simple but thoughtful gift…anytime of the year!!!
Place the cinnamon sugar in a special flip-top jar, add a ribbon and a little tag, and you have the perfect gift for year-round giving!
Plus, your family and friends will love it. ♥
Full Recipe: HOmemade Cinnamon Sugar
12. Homemade Dog Treats
Making your own doggie biscuits is a great way to give your pets exactly what they need and love!
Take a look at these special recipes to make for your dogs or to give as gifts in a jar!
Full Recipes: Top 6 Homemade Dog Treats for Healthy Pet Snacks!
13. Easy Dry Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Making your own dry ranch seasoning at home is easy. This mix is great for adding flavor to salads and dips. You only need a few common spices and herbs from your kitchen to make it.
It takes just a few minutes to prepare, and it will save you time later. It’s simple to make and easy to use in your meals!
Full Recipe: Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoing Blend
To Wrap this Up:
In conclusion, gifts in a jar add a special and personal touch to any occasion. You can fill them with sweet treats, bath salt, or dog treats, thus making it easy to customize for each person.
These ideas are easy, fun projects that will be enjoyed by your family and friends.
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