Homemade gifts are a great way to show you care and to personalize a gift. They are also easier on the budget and can be tailored to the loved one.DIY mason jar gifts, not only give your loved one a nice gift but they end up with a great storage jar. If you have a few of these hiding in your basement or left over from canning, then get them out, clean them and lets have some fun!
First Step - Wash your Mason Jars and Lids
If you have found some at garage sales, or your basement or granny's basement, they need a good cleaning. You can also purchase then online for an awesome price if you prefer to get them by the dozen!
Lets Get Started!
Gather your supplies:
1-3/4 cups - All purpose flour
3/4 cups - Light Brown Sugar
1/2 cup - regular granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups - semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 tsp - salt
3/4 tsp - baking soda
Method:
Take a large mixing bowl and add the flour, salt and baking soda. Mix these dry ingredients together.
Add this mixture to the jar using a funnel. This is your first layer.
Second Layer - Chocolate Chips
Third Layer - Brown Sugar
Fourth Layer - White Sugar
Now you have your layers. Make sure and tamp them down so there is lots of room as she does in the video below:
Add this Recipe to the Jar:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Beat 3/4 cups of softened butter or margarine with one large egg, and 3/4 tsp of vanilla in a large bowl until blended.
Add contents of mason jar cookie mix
Mix well
Use a tablespoon to scoop and round dough onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 9 - 11 minutes until golden brown
Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes
Move to wire rack to cool completely
Makes 2 dozen cookies!
Decorate the Lid - To Personalize Your DIY Mason Jar Gift
This can be as simple as adding fabric as she does in the video or you can add bling and attach a wooden spoon and don't forget to print out the recipe onto some pretty paper to attach as well.
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