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Sweet and Savory Gifts in Jars

November 30, 2015 by Mary 22 Comments

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This shop for a Sweet and Savory Gifts in Jars creation family night has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBiasInstructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaCombo

Thanksgiving is over and now it’s time to get into the holiday spirit by creating some homemade gifts. I need everyone in a good mood when we create, plus I need a fast dinner because we don’t have a lot of time to squeeze in gift making.

Gifts in jars help me with some fun, quick gifts that are easy to transport. Today I’ll be sharing recipes for Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar. Plus, I’ll give you those cute instructional gift tags up there free in printable form to make your gift jar creation party even easier. Just print them out on cardstock, cut them out and you’re ready to go!

But first, dinner. Sam’s Club helps me out with the Sam’s Club Coca-Cola & Pizza Bundle. I can shop for my ingredients in bigger quantities at member prices, plus I can pick up an affordable dinner that everyone loves! I can pick it up to take home, I don’t have to cook anything, everyone eats and they are happy and ready to help me with gift jars!

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboCheck this out, the Sam’s Club Coca-Cola & Pizza Bundle has a 16in pizza of your choice in toppings, a liter of Coca-Cola, cheesy breadsticks and cookies all for $13.98! I knew I wanted a fast and easy dinner, but I didn’t realize the price would be so great. Score!

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboThis was an excellent easy dinner night and I was able to keep getting the table set up and ready to make gifts in jars while everyone else finished eating. I made sure they could see their upcoming task, and honestly, they were kind of excited to help. No twisting of arms needed.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboWhen you’re setting up for gifts in jars I suggest putting all of the ingredients in bigger bowls for easy access. It helps with measuring out layers quickly as well as making it quick to grab the bowls you need.

You’ll also want to grab measuring spoons, measuring cups, spoons and a canning funnel (wide mouthed) is also helpful. Speaking of wide mouthed, make sure your jars are wide mouthed as well. You can fit these in the regular or narrow mouthed jars, but it’s harder. These jars will be packed to the top!

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboLet’s get started.

Chocolate Cookies in a Jar

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaCombo

To make Chocolate Cookies in a Jar first gather up all of your supplies and ingredients. You’ll need quart sized jars, all of the measuring devices I listed above as well as flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped pecans, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboDon’t forget to grab that wide mouthed funnel I told you about. Seriously, they come in handy for this and make the work a lot faster.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaCombo

For each jar you’ll need:

  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

First grab a bowl and combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaCombo

Next, layer your ingredients in the jar making sure to pack things down well. I used the edge of a measuring cup to really pack things in. I put the flour in last, but you can layer things in any order you want, it’s up to you.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboNow that your jar is filled and looks so pretty, it’s time to get it ready for gift giving. Add on your lid and ring, then you’ll want to put an instructional tag on it. Remember, I promised you printables, so here they are! Click on the picture below and it will take you to the pdf. Print it out on cardstock and you’re ready to go.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboI decorated my jar with a bit of raffia to keep it simple, but you could use ribbons, fabric to cover the lid, stickers or anything else you want to spruce it up. Also, get creative with how you give this gift. You can turn this into a bigger gift by presenting it in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon set, and maybe even a cookie cookbook.

That was our sweet gift in a jar, let’s move on to the savory with some chili!

Easy Chili Cookie in a Jar

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboIf you need a fast gift jar to put together, this is it. I can whip out several of these in no time! But again, it’s a tight fit, so pay attention to packing things down well.

For Easy Chili in a Jar you’ll need dried red kidney beans, dried navy beans, dried black beans, dried onion flakes, dried minced garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin and parsley.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboFor the Easy Chili gifts in jars you’ll need:

  • 1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup dried black beans
  • 1/2 cup dried navy beans
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried minced garlic

You’ll need pint sized jars for this gift. To make it look pretty I layered each of the beans in first, then added the other ingredients on top. Experiment with what works best for you. You may find it easier to put the herbs and spices in first.

As with the cookies, I have printable tags for the Easy Chili too. Just click on the image to find the pdf to print.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboI spruced up this jar with raffia and the tags as well, however you can decorate it however you’d like. If you want to turn this into a gift basket, include the 3 cans of tomato juice the recipient will need to make the chili, a wooden spoon and maybe some crackers.

And that is how you have a fun gift making night with your family. Everyone can have fun measuring ingredients into the jars and seeing who can pack them down the best. Plus, you can have that awesome Sam’s Club Coca-Cola & Pizza Bundle at Sam’s Club. Grab your ingredients and your dinner all in one stop. It really is a time saver.

Instructions for 2 different gifts in jars, one sweet, one savory. Chocolate Cookies in a Jar and Easy Chili in a Jar plus printable instruction tags for both! ad #FamilyPizzaComboWhat will you make this holiday season with the time you’re saving by picking up the Sam’s Club Coca-Cola & Pizza Bundle? Share your ideas in the comments below.

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  1. Toni Thomason

    November 30, 2015 at

    Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Diana Rambles

    November 30, 2015 at

    I’ve seen cookies in a jar, but never chili in a jar. What a great idea!!

    Reply
  3. Nicole Elliott ~ Client

    November 30, 2015 at

    This is brilliant! I love gifts like this but it gets so hard to make them during the crazy busyness of the holiday season! Love that you used a trip to Sam’s to get dinner and a fun family activity! That’s amazing!

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    • Mary Juett

      November 30, 2015 at

      Sam’s is a wealth of gift ideas in every aisle, lol. Love shopping there!

      Reply
  4. Megan @ Wit & Wander

    November 30, 2015 at

    I love these ideas! You never see anything for savory gifts in a jar – so clever!

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  5. Tonya

    November 30, 2015 at

    Great ideas! I love gifts in a jar too, and love the sweet and savory options you shared. Chili in a Jar is a great idea!

    Reply
  6. Tara @ Simple Food 365

    November 30, 2015 at

    I absolutely love gifts in jars!!! These look fantastic. We’re Sam’s members, but I never thought to try the meal deal. I’ll have to check that out!

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    • Mary Juett

      November 30, 2015 at

      I love it and you get so much for your money. It’s totally worth it, especially when you’re short on time.

      Reply
  7. Stacey

    November 30, 2015 at

    My Aunt gave me a bunch of recipes in jars for Christmas one year and I loved it, they were so fun!

    Stacey
    http://www.goodmorningloretta.com

    Reply
  8. Julie S.

    December 1, 2015 at

    We love Sam’s pizza and you can’t beat the price! What a great idea for gifts as well!

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  9. Christine

    December 1, 2015 at

    This is a great idea! I never thought about making chili gift jars! Not only are these great for gifts, but also to have a couple on hand for days we haven’t really planned ahead for dinner!

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    • Mary Juett

      December 1, 2015 at

      I’m planning on doing the same thing! We love chili, and if I can easily just dump a few jars into the pot and practically walk away, that’s a win. Think of it as giving the gift of time to someone, LOL

      Reply
  10. Joanna

    December 1, 2015 at

    This is super creative. I hear jar recipes make it so much easier. I need to try it out.

    Reply
  11. Gena

    December 1, 2015 at

    I love the adorable jars! If someone gave one to me for Christmas, I’d be thrilled! Oh, and pizza, too. I’m always good with pizza. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary Juett

      December 1, 2015 at

      Pizza is always a good thing, but I can’t store it on the shelf until I’m ready for it, LOL

      Reply
  12. Becky

    December 2, 2015 at

    These would be great as gifts for neighbors and friends. Thanks for the Chili idea. I had not thought of that one before and it is perfect!

    Reply
  13. Adelina Priddis

    December 2, 2015 at

    Such a fun night of gift making! I love giving and getting gifts in jars like this.

    Reply
  14. Britni

    December 2, 2015 at

    These would make such cute neighbor or coworker gifts. Thanks for the great idea! Now I just have to put them together!

    Reply
  15. Molly

    December 2, 2015 at

    LOVE this! I’ve heard of cookies in a jar, and actually made them several times, but never chili in a jar, that’s so genius! I’m pinning now, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Jenn - a traveling Wife

    December 3, 2015 at

    Anything in a jar is such a cute idea. I’ve never seen chili in a jar though – that’s a brilliant idea.

    Reply
  17. Courtney Anne Mora-Ludwig

    December 4, 2015 at

    My boys want to get pizza every time we go to Sam’s.

    Reply

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