Easy Christmas Gifts in a Jar

Putting together a special gift for family and friends needn't be difficult or time consuming, and if you take some time to think of something special, your gifts will be much appreciated. We have some easy Christmas gifts in a jar ideas for you below. 

Cookies or brownies

Love to make cookies or brownies? Simply layer the dry ingredients in a jar, write the recipe on red construction paper or print out with a pretty Christmas border and clipart on your computer, wrap the instructions around the front of the jar and tie with a jaunty Christmas ribbon. This gift idea is perfect for the busy working mother, who will appreciate the time saved! You can find some lovely Christmas cookie recipes here.

Christmas candies

Buy some colorful green and red candies and pour into a nice jar. You could also use traditional Christmas candies such as peppermint sticks, or red and white mint swirl candies. If the recipient loves mints, perhaps you could create a snowy jar with an assortment of white mints (combine different shapes and sizes). Embellish with a pretty ribbon. 

Jelly Beans

Jelly beans in a jar are another traditional Christmas gift. Easy, fun, delicious, and low in calories as well.

M&Ms

M&M’s in a jar is another wonderful Christmas treat. Buy a bag of red and green M&M’s, either plain or with nuts, and fill up a jar as a Christmas gift which anyone would love to receive.

Chocolate Pretzels

For chocolate lovers, why not put chocolate pretzels in a jar.  Chocolate pretzels come in packages, and are available in your local supermarket.  What a sweet treat this gift would make.

Other chocolate ideas

How about theme gifts in a jar?  Examples are: Chocolate golf balls; chocolate baseballs; chocolate footballs; chocolate soccer balls.  Any of these fun theme gifts would be a hit with anyone who enjoys these sports. Or you could thrill a money lover with an expensive gift of chocolate coins!

No matter what you choose; traditional; off-beat; baked or bought, making easy Christmas gifts in a jar is fun and allows you to be as creative as you want to be. Gifts in a jar can be an inexpensive treat to give to your colleagues at work, your neighbours and your friends, and they make a great Secret Santa gift too. 

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