12 Mason Jar Gift Ideas for the 12 Days of Christmas [with recipes!]

Nov 8, 2022, 11:43 AM

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BY WESTERN NUT COMPANY

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This article about mason jar gift ideas is sponsored by Western Nut Company.

Nothing beats a handmade gift, and mason jars are an easy thing the whole family can help create. There are so many clever mason jar gift ideas to gift something thoughtful.

Read for some recipes or easy things to put together for your friends, neighbors, colleagues, or family. Tie them up with a colorful ribbon, write a nice card, and your holiday list is set!

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Puppy chow (also called muddy buddies) is a favorite of many, and for good reason! This sweet treat is easy to make and delightsome to eat. This recipe comes from Joy Food Sunshine.

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This mason jar gift idea to create a berry jam comes from The Kitchn. It does not require any special canning equipment!

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This hot cocoa recipe from the Food Network is sure to delight your friends. Layering the ingredients gives it a visual appeal, and marshmallows on top make it an extra special treat.

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Delight someone with a holiday breakfast ready to go! This pancake-in-a-jar recipe comes from Mason Jar Recipe.

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This gift idea is easy: grab a trail mix in bulk, and split it up evenly among your mason jars.

Or get creative and come up with another nut and candy combination! You can use what you already have on hand or shop in bulk for a special combo of your own. Western Nut has a variety of mixed nuts and dried fruits to make something truly unique.

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Dried fruit is another great gift since it lasts for a longer amount of time than fresh produce. Pack your mason jars with a handful of dried mango, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, and figs to create a colorful combo, or stick to one type of fruit per jar.

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This recipe from Inspired Taste features candied pecans, but feel free to experiment with other types of nuts! Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and cashews all make delicious treats.

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Another recipe from Mason Jar Recipe is about how to make homemade syrup. Or, keep your gift shopping simple and divvy a high-quality maple syrup from bulk! For a killer combo, pair it with a pancake mix or jam.

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Another easy mason jar idea is to fill it with popcorn. This can be as simple as purchasing premade, or, just like with the trail mix, feel free to get creative! Check out this post from Insanely Good Recipes to brainstorm different flavored popcorn ideas.

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This recipe for a chocolate chip cookie mix comes from Very Best Baking.

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This salty and sweet treat is a huge crowd-pleaser. Though you can purchase yogurt pretzels ahead of time, Stony Field Organics shares this simple, three-ingredient recipe to make your own.

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This short video from HGTV Homemade uses mini mason jars to create adorable candles. Once you have gathered your materials, putting these together is not so complicated.

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