OK what are the gifts in a jar (GIAJ) being made this year?

[christmascreations]

I haven't decided on my GIAJ's this year yet... :huh:

What are you making this year?
What are your favorites to give?
What are the favorite ones received?

 

[Connie Angela]

I was going to make Rosemary Salt but I think it will have to wait until next year. Can't quite get my poop in a group!

 

[Cathymac]

How do you make Rosemary salt? My mom has a huge rosemary bush that needs to be trimmed, and I might make use of those trimmings!!

 

[Cathymac]

Well, duh. :slap: Never mind...I did a search and discovered that you mix rosemary and sea salt. Guess I could have figured that out myself! Anyway, I'm going to do some! Thanks for the tip! I also have an abundance of basil...maybe I'll make pesto to give with the salt!

 

[christmascreations]

That sounds wonderful!!!!

Next year for Easter I am gonna try and dabble in flavored sugars. I want to try citrus and rose sugar and of course vanilla sugar. We'll see how Spring baseball will affect us then...lol

 

[Connie Angela]

Yeah...that's how you make it.

I haven't found the 'perfect' jars ....so I haven't done anything to make it.

 

[Cathymac]

I was watching Barefoot Contessa on Food Network today and she made basil oil. She mixed basil, a chopped clove of garlic and olive oil, along with salt and pepper and served it with roasted red peppers. I think I may make some of that for gifts, as well. I'll wait until a little closer to Christmas to make the oil, but my nephew is a cook and so is my brother, so I believe they will enjoy them. :smile:

 

[patteemom]

:snowman: Baked Snowman in a Jar
1 Sleeve graham cracker
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows
Reduced graham crackers to crumbs and place in bottom of jar. Spoon brown sugar on top of graham crackers and press gently down with spoon. Layer chocolate chips on top of sugar. Top off with marshmallows. Directions: Empty contents into bowl mix well. Melt ½ cup butter; add 1 tsp. Vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients, mixing well. Pat into square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. ( makes 9-12 bars)

This is what you put on the gift tag to go with the mix.

Baked Snowman
Empty jar contents into a bowl, cut up large marshmallows & mix well.
Melt ½ cup butter; and 1 tsp. Vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients, mixing well Pat into square pan. Bake at 350.
:bigsnow:

 

[Minta]

I am making hot cocoa mix and chocolate mint cheese ball mix.

 

[ChristmasMissy]

Baked Snowman in a Jar
1 Sleeve graham cracker
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows
Reduced graham crackers to crumbs and place in bottom of jar. Spoon brown sugar on top of graham crackers and press gently down with spoon. Layer chocolate chips on top of sugar. Top off with marshmallows. Directions: Empty contents into bowl mix well. Melt ½ cup butter; add 1 tsp. Vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients, mixing well. Pat into square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. ( makes 9-12 bars)

This is what you put on the gift tag to go with the mix.

Baked Snowman
Empty jar contents into a bowl, cut up large marshmallows & mix well.
Melt ½ cup butter; and 1 tsp. Vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients, mixing well Pat into square pan. Bake at 350.
:bigsnow:

Okay that sounds way too yummy. May have to make THAT one for myself as a gift to me....lol

 

[CrazyMomto5]

The Baked Snowman in a Jar sounds wonderful. I may have to try it this weekend. You know a taste test hehe. But with all the candy the kidlets have gotten do I have to share this treat too?

 

[EllaBlue]

Cathymac, it's so funny, I just watched that episode of the Barefoot Contessa this morning where she makes the basil oil and serves over roasted peppers. It's a great idea and would be so handy to have on hand in the kitchen. :rain:

 

[ChristmasCheerSpredr]

I am going to try that baked snowman, never heard of that one before. I will taste test it here and then if it is popular here I will whip some up for gifts. Great idea!

 

[ripleysmine]

I like the baked snowman idea!!