I am trying to stay on top of my Christmas to do list this year… in fact, I might even be a tiny, little bit ahead for once! I’ve been working on a number of projects of this year for friends and family and I am LOVING all the fun “Gift in a Jar” ideas I’ve found while browsing around the internets 🙂 I’m starting with this Almond Joy Bar recipe!
This gift in a jar recipe whips up quickly and with just a few touches (some ribbon and a label), you’ve got the perfect hostess or gift exchange present!
Ingredients/Materials
1 1/2 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Baking Cocoa
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Chopped Almonds
1 Quart Mason Jar
1 Funnel
(additional ingredients gift recipient will need to make the bars listed below)
Instructions/Assembly
To assemble your gift jar, start by adding the flour to the jar, shake gently to level it out
Use the funnel to add the remaining ingredients in the following order :
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Brown Sugar
Cocoa Powder
White Sugar
Chocolate Chips
Coconut
Almonds
Tip: After adding each ingredient, lightly shake the jar to level the ingredient.
You may also use the handle to a wooden spoon to carefully move things around.
Adorn the cover as desired with tissue paper, fabric or burlap. Add a tag and a label to your gift in a jar!
Additional instructions you’ll need to include with your gift :
To make the bars, preheat your oven to 350
Beat 2 eggs, 1 stick of butter and 1/3 Cup water
Pour the jar of ingredients into the bowl and mix until combined.
NOTE: Over mixing is not an issue with this recipe so be sure to mix until all the sugar is incorporated well.
Spread the mixture out onto a cookie sheet or 13×9 pan
Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
I’ve got quite a number of DIY Christmas gift ideas up my sleeves to share with you all over the next few weeks! And this definitely won’t be the only gift in a jar idea or recipe! These make such a great and easy DIY gift, and it is sure to be a hit with whoever the lucky recipient is!
Patti Tucker says
October 30, 2015 at 8:42 amIt’s beautiful, fun and an easy gift to DIY. Perfection.
Terra Heck says
November 2, 2015 at 5:27 amI love Almond Joy candy bars and think this is a great gift idea.
Lisa says
November 10, 2015 at 11:14 amI love this idea. This would be great to give neighbors at Christmas to refrain from cooking this myself.!!!
Thanks for sharing. I have it pinned!
Lisa
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
November 11, 2015 at 12:00 pmThese look delicious! Almond joy is the hubby’s favorite. I love recipes in a jar, they make great gifts. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinning!
LikeableNut says
November 13, 2015 at 5:35 amI would *LOVE* to receive this as a gift!!! It looks wonderful and I just love Almond Joy. 🙂 Thank you so, so much for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday- can’t wait to see what you’ve got next this weekend!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Friday-Features-Weekly-Linky-Party says
November 13, 2015 at 7:07 amHi Jennifer, this is a great mix for a mason jar, and a perfect time for Christmas gifts. Thank you for sharing on #OMHGFF this week!!
I have Pinned to my growing board of Mason jar gifts.
Hope you have a great weekend!
Karren
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack says
November 13, 2015 at 11:04 amthis looks great for gifts! stopping by from the home matters party! nice to meet you!
Joanita Theron says
November 14, 2015 at 3:26 amI love gifts in a jar 🙂 This is just perfect for Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing.
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Have an awesome day!
Joanita
Iris Birdhouse says
November 14, 2015 at 10:51 amMhmmmmm…this looks yummy and like a fun gift!
Visiting from Sharefest.
Iris♥
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Chellie says
November 14, 2015 at 10:55 amYummy! Super easy and fun. I have a feeling I’ll be using this idea quite a bit, this holiday season 🙂
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
November 14, 2015 at 5:43 pmThis is such a great idea and so pretty!
lschrage1 says
November 14, 2015 at 7:31 pmWhat a great idea! I can’t wait to share these with my family during the holidays!
createwithjoy says
November 15, 2015 at 8:14 amLove your project Jennifer – so inviting!
Thanks for sharing it with us at Create With Joy.
Congratulations – you’re one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday, Week 202! 🙂
Tornadough Alli says
November 15, 2015 at 4:32 pmI love gifts in jars! This is great! I think thats what I’m going to be doing this year for the adults of the family! I know my sister in law enjoys them, I made her a huge basket filled with like 12 different things for her wedding and they loved it!
Samantha says
November 16, 2015 at 1:54 pmThese look great! I might just have to make them for my hubby! Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Wind-Down Party! Hope you come out this weekend!
Jackie says
November 18, 2015 at 11:51 amHi! i tried to make one of these today but I am a bit puzzled. It calls for a quart mason jar but the ingredients well exceed what will fit. Perhaps the ‘quart’ is an error?
Jennifer says
November 18, 2015 at 3:56 pmHI Jackie! There is an error in the recipe. I am so sorry!! Its supposed to be 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of coconut. So sorry for the mix up!
Jackie says
November 18, 2015 at 4:48 pmThanks for your reply, Jennifer but it still doesn’t fit. The flour, cocoa, sugars, chocolate, coconut, and almonds equals 4 1/2 cups [plus those additional teaspoon items]. A quart is 4 cups. Is there another error? Sorry for being a pain but I would love this to work!]
Sarah says
December 14, 2015 at 2:18 pmThat is so weird Jackie, Mine fit , I have actually made 3 of these and baked one! Maybe since it seems your only off by 1/2 cup worth of space that the ingredients aren’t settled right. IDK. Thanks for the recipe Jennifer love these.
Carole West, Garden Up Green says
November 19, 2015 at 8:16 amGreat idea – mason jars are the best so many things you can do with them.
Emily Woodard says
November 23, 2015 at 10:26 amSuch a great idea! Not only is the gift delicious, but it looks adorable!