Christmas is a wonderful holiday when people exchange gifts and spend time with their loved ones. This is the time when we all want to give amazing presents to the people we love and care the most. Most of us buy gifts from stores, but others prefer to give handmade gifts as a more thoughtful and cheaper gift, because sometimes buying presents for everyone can be a little stressful for our wallet. So, there is no better way to save some money this holiday season then giving heartfelt and homemade gifts in a jar! Who does not like receiving a sweet treat as a gift?! Especially, when it comes to cupcakes, cakes and delicious pies. We’ve made a collection of top 10 breathtaking desserts in a jar. Make your Christmas shopping easier with these wonderful Christmas gift ideas!
Cheesecake in a Jar
Ingredients: cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, clear vanilla extract, filling of choice. Full recipe at iambaker.net
Cherry Crisp in a Jar
Ingredients: cherry pie filling, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, butter. Full recipe at mykitchenaddiction.com
Cinnamon Honey Butter
Ingredients: honey, butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon. Full recipe at tidymom.net
Delightful Pies in Jar
Ingredients: pie dough, prepared fruit, sugar, flour, butter, seasonings/flavorings (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract, citrus zest, etc.). Full recipe at ourbestbites.com
Hot Cocoa Mason Jar Gift
Instructions at apumpkinandaprincess.com
Mason Jar Peppermint Cupcakes
Ingredients: Pillsbury Supreme Collection Red Velvet Cake Mix, vegetable oil, eggs, Peppermint Frosting, butter, heavy cream, International Delight York Peppermint Patty Creamer, confectioner sugar. Full recipe at thenymelrosefamily.com
Mini Pies in a Mason Jar
Ingredients: mixed berries (cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries), granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, unsalted butter, sanding sugar (optional), ready made pie crust. Full recipe at paigesofstyle.com
Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar
Ingredients: vanilla cake mix, orange food coloring (optional), butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange extract, pure vanilla extract, fresh orange zest, fresh orange juice or heavy cream, Marshmallow Cream (or Fluff). Full recipe at cookiesandcups.com
Oreo Cookies & Cream Spread Mason Jar Gift
Ingredients: soft cream cheese, salted butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, oreo cookies. Full recipe at thecottagemarket.com
Whiskey in a Jar Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: butter, semi-sweet chocolate pieces or small chips, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, whiskey, nonstick spray, shortening, butter, powdered sugar, milk. Full recipe at eclecticrecipes.com
