‘Tis the season for holiday gift giving! I love making gifts in a jar and customized gift baskets! I love doing giftie baskets year round for holidays and birthdays. There is something special about giving someone a big basket filled with goodies – just for them! I also love that you can take affordable items and make them even more special when they are put together in a gift basket. They are so fun to make!
If you are looking for some easy Christmas gift in a jar and basket ideas I have some of my favorites here for you!
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Gift Ideas
- Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar (or you can gift as individual servings) – includes 2 free printable gift tags for Christmas Blend or Winter Blend Hot Cocoa
- Gingerbread in a Jar – either Christmas gingerbread or Gingerbread Cookies – includes free printable tags NOTE: To use with Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix
- Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar – includes free printable gift tag – Click HERE for towel used around jar.
- Mrs. Meyers gift basket – Click HERE for towel used in basket.
- Christmas coffee gift
- Christmas candle gift
- Christmas pasta gift basket
Free Printable Gift Tags
Click HERE to download the free printable gift tags!
The gift tags come 2 sizes too! Simply download, then print the tags you need!
For me it’s all about the packaging and presentation. I love taking a simple and affordable item like a candle and making a beautiful.
I often use the same packaging which makes it easy too! I love gable boxes which I get at Hobby Lobby for about a dollar. I add some tissue paper in the bottom then my gift jar and my favorite paper shred to make the packaging look customized and like it came from a boutique.
PrintHot Cocoa Mix
Print Recipe
Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together cocoa powder, sugar until combined.
- Pour mix into mason jars or air tight container, top with marshmallows if desired.
Notes
To make – add 1/3 cup prepared cocoa mix with 1 cup of hot water.
Brownie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a quart size mason jar mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda until combined.
- Top with chocolate chips.
Notes
- To make brownies you will need 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted, 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add brownie mix to a large bowl along with melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Pour into a 8×8 baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Baking instructions included on gift tag.
Gingerbread Gift in a Jar
Instructions
Pour mix into a quart size mason jar. Stir mix to get out any clumps. Add lid to seal and attach gingerbread cookies, Christmas gingerbread or both gift tags to mason jar.