Christmas Muffins in a Jar
Mason jar gifts are always fun to make and to give for Christmas! Mason jars are a perfect container for homemade goodies.
These Christmas Muffins in a jar make a wonderful homemade gift and even better that they can be baked on Christmas morning to make a delicious treat to enjoy!
Follow the easy instructions to layer the muffin ingredients in a mason jar to create a beautiful gift.
It is the time of year when you are trying to think of what to give all those neighbors, friends, cousins, teachers, coworkers for Christmas. This extremely easy DIY muffin in a jar is just the thing!
Gifts of homemade muffins in a jar would be received as thoughtful and out of the ordinary. Something that people will not expect, but will really appreciate.
Homemade gifts are very thoughtful and usually much appreciated.
I find it therapeutic to work with my hands & create gifts that others appreciate.
The best part? Homemade gifts make your loved ones feel really special! You spent your precious time on them and that’s a big deal these days.
Ingredients for Christmas Muffins in a Jar
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon – layered around the edges
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 3/4 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnut, Pecans, etc.)
Detailed Steps for Preparing Christmas Muffins in a Jar
The Christmas Muffins in a Jar are easy to make by layering the ingredients in a quart mason jar in the order given above using a canning funnel. Tamp the jar on the counter after each layer.
Layer the cinnamon towards the outside of the using a measuring spoon.
Tamp the brown sugar down with a spoon.
Add the dried cranberries.
Add the chopped nuts. I used chopped pecans.
Add the lid and a bow.
And a pretty label if desired.
Print out these cute tags with the instructions on how to cook the muffins to tie to your gift!
Enjoy!
Enjoy giving this beautiful Christmas muffins in a jar gift! Such a delightful, thoughtful gift during the holidays!
They turn out delicious and beautiful when baked!
Additional ingredients which are required to bake the Christmas cookies are:
- 1/4 cup Softened Butter
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
The instructions to bake the muffins are as follows:
- Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees. Grease or line a muffin pan.
- Place the contents of jar in a bowl and mix together.
- Whisk together the milk, butter and egg then add to the dry ingredients and mix.
- Spoon into muffin cups about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Christmas Cranberry Nut Muffins in a Jar
These Christmas Muffins in a jar make a wonderful homemade gift and even better that they can be baked on Christmas morning to make a delicious treat to enjoy!
Ingredients
- Ingredients to Layer in a Quart Jar
- 1. 1 3/4 cups Flour
- 2. 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 3. 1/4 tsp Salt
- 4. 1 tsp Cinnamon - layered around edges
- 5. 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 6. 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 7. 3/4 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts, Pecans, etc.)
- Ingredients to Add Later
- 1. 3/4 cup Milk
- 2. 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- 3. 1 Egg
Instructions
1. Layer the ingredients in a quart mason jar in the order given above using a canning funnel. Tamp the jar on the counter after each layer.
2. Layer the cinnamon towards the outside of the using a measuring spoon.
3. Tamp the brown sugar down with a spoon.
4. Add all the Ingredients, then add the lid and a ribbon and label if desired.
5. Print out the gift tag with instructions on how to bake the muffins and tie it with a ribbon to the Jar.
When Ready To Bake
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease or line muffin pan for 12 muffins.
3. Empty the jar of Ingredients into a bowl and mix.
4.. Combine the milk, butter and egg in a bowl and stir into dry ingredients.
5. Spoon the mixture into muffin cups about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
6.. Bake 13 - 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
