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The festive season is the perfect time to create and share homemade gifts with loved ones. In this post, we’ll explore easy mason jar Christmas recipes that will make gorgeous personal holiday gifts.

These presents are not just thoughtful but fun to make. They’ll bring joy and flavor to your holiday celebrations.

Whether you’re looking for mason jar cookie recipes for the bakers in your life, a soothing sugar scrub for skin care lovers, or some hot cocoa mix for your kid’s friends, these Christmas mason jar ideas have got you covered.

Mason Jar Christmas Cookie & Baking Recipes

If you’re after a gift for a cookie or cake lover, these will be the best mason jar Christmas recipes for them.

Most of these mason jar gift ideas come with printable gift tags. Don’t forget to attach a recipe card to the front of the jar for those that need it!

DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

This mason jar cookie mix for chocolate chip cookies will make a great gift and takes less than five minutes to put together. Make sure to include a little card with the baking instructions and make it foolproof.

Find the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mason Jar recipe here.

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar

This mason jar cookie recipe combines several simple ingredients, including white chocolate chips, walnuts, cranberries, and oats. They look so pretty layered up in the jar. Someone will love baking this tasty holiday treat.

Check the full White Chocolate & Cranberry Mason Jar Cookie recipe here.

M&M Christmas Cookies in a Jar

These mason jar cookies only need two ingredients, or three if you count the jar! Chocolate cake mix and M&Ms.

What a fab homemade gift[. that won’t cost a ton or take a lot of time. Perfect for last-minute gift-givers!

Get the full M&M Christmas Mason Jar Cookie recipe here.

Double Chocolate Snack Cake Mix

This cake mix in a jar is super easy to throw together and makes a delicious cake with walnuts and mini chocolate chips.

If you’re looking for a mason jar gift containing a sweet treat recipe that’s not a cookie, this may be your answer.

See the full Double Chocolate Snack Cake Mix recipe here.

Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These homemade cookies in a jar are an easy, last-minute gift that is still a thoughtful way to show someone how much they mean to you.

Click here for the full Cranberry Oatmeal Mason Jar Cookie recipe.

Sugar Cookie Mix in a Mason Jar

This festive gift is perfect for anyone who loves classic sugar cookies. The cookie mix is loaded with festive sprinkles waiting to be baked into the cookies. And if you want to add an extra special touch, attach a fun cookie cutter to the jar.

Find the full Sugar Cookie Mason Jar recipe here.

Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar

Need a Christmas gift for a brownie lover? Try this mason jar brownie recipe. It makes a 9×13 inch pan of brownies – plenty to go around at a festive celebration!

Check the full Brownie Mason Jar recipe here.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

These oatmeal cookies are made with regular and white chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut adding some tropical flavors to a delicious holiday cookie.

Click to see the entire Oatmeal Choc Chip Mason Jar Cookie recipe here.

Christmas Mason Jar Recipes for Breakfast

Looking for the perfect gift idea for a time-strapped mom? Take some of the stress out of busy mornings with one of these mason jar recipes for breakfast.

Mason Jar Pancake Mix Recipe

Any pancake lovers out there? I reckon this super easy mason jar pancake recipe will go down well with most people! Even better – gift it to them with a small bottle of maple syrup!

Check out the Mason Jar Pancake recipe here.

Christmas Jar Craft with Homemade Granola

This homemade granola gift is double the fun – you get to paint the jar with a Christmas tree (or whatever you prefer!) and then make the granola to go inside of it. A sweet and indulgent granola with M&Ms – the kids will love this!

Get the full Homemade Granola recipe here.

Hot Cocoa Pancakes in a Jar

This festive gift in a jar includes all the dry ingredients for hot cocoa pancakes, including chocolate chips and peppermint candies. Sounds like the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning!

Find the Hot Cocoa Mason Jar Pancake recipe here.

Christmas Morning Muffins

There’s nothing better than freshly baked muffins – but who has the time, especially on Christmas day? These cranberry spiced Christmas morning muffins will make such a thougtful and unique gift.

Whoever you give this to, you’ll be the first person they think of on Christmas day as the warm festive spices waft through the kitchen!

For the full Christmas Morning Muffins recipe, click here.

Caramel Coffee Mix

The perfect mason jar recipe and Christmas gift for coffee lovers! This caramel coffee mix needs just 4 ingredients. Accessorize this cute gift with a little wooden spoon tied on with twine.

Full Caramel Coffee Mason Jar recipe here.

Easy Mason Jar Recipes for A Festive Hot Drink

Christmas isn’t complete without a hot cuppa snuggled up by the fire. Here are some delicious mason jar recipes for all sorts of different hot drinks.

For a fun and festive party drink, try one of these easy Christmas punch recipes.

Friendship Tea Mix

Here’s another cute mason jar recipe for your besties this Chirstmas. This friendship tea mix includes Lipton tea, lemonade, Tang, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar.

Check the full Friendship Tea Mason Jar recipe here.

Chai Mix Mason Jar Recipe

This chai mix makes a great gift for a tea lover and can be added to hot water, black tea, or even coffee. It’s a lovely combination of spices, powdered milk, and powdered heavy cream.

Find the Chai Mix Mason Jar recipe here.

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

This hot chocolate mix in a jar is a lovely gift idea for Christmas whicn can be enjoyed all winter long. The recipe includes simple storecupboard ingredients, including mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Don’t forget the festive ribbon!

Get the full Hot Cocoa Mason Jar recipe here.

Golden Milk Mix

This “golden milk” mix is mildly spiced with ginger and cinnamon as well as turmeric, which gives it that lovely golden hue. A lovely hot drink to have at Christmas, with loads of health benefits (turmeric is a powerful anti-oxidant among other things) and, unlike hot cocoa, has no added sugar.

View the entire Golden Milk Mason Jar recipe here.

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Mason Jar Christmas Jam & Chutney Recipes

I don’t know about you, but the only time we get out ALL the cheeses is at Christmas. A holiday celebration is never complete without a cheeseboard or two. And what do you need with cheese? Crackers, jams and chutneys!

Here are some delicious Christmas mason jar recipes for the cheese lovers in your life.

Easy Christmas Apple & Cranberry Jam

This Christmas jam is made of cranberries and apples flavored with mixed spice and a hint of orange.

Check out the full Christmas Apple & Cranberry Jam recipe here.

Raspberry Blueberry Jam

If you’re looking for a delicious homemade food gift, this raspberry and blueberry jam is a wonderful idea. You can make it with fresh or frozen berries so don’t worry if they’re not in season.

See the full Raspberry Blueberry Jam recipe here.

Cranberry Pepper Jelly

This cranberry pepper jelly is a sweet and spicy that will be a delicious accompanyment to a Christmas cheese board.

If you’re making it for someone who likes the heat, add some bite to the jelly with habaneros or scotch bonnets!

Click here for the full Cranberry Pepper Jelly recipe.

Rhubarb Butter

Made with just three ingredients – rhubarb, sugar, and water – this rhubarb butter is the perfect spread for biscuits, toast, and more. It’s easy to make and can be stored for several weeks in the refrigerator.

Follow the full Rhubarb Butter recipe here.

Cranberry Apple Relish

This relish is a vibrant and tangy addition to any holiday spread. It’s a perfect pairing for meats and cheeses on a charcuterie board.

What a delicious mason jar recipe for Christmas!

Find the detailed Cranberry Apple Relish recipe here.

Cranberry Maple Butter

This cranberry maple butter is a great way to use up all those leftover cranberries as well as being a delicious last minute gift.

Click the link to find out how to can and store it, so you can gift it all year round, not just at Christmas.

View the entire Cranberry Maple Butter recipe here.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Apple butter is a delicious idea for a homemade gift. This slow cooker recipe is super simple – needing only a handful of simple ingredients and little prep time.

If you’re organised, make this with leftover apples in the fall. It’ll make Christmas gift giving a cinch!

See the full Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe here.

More Easy Mason Jar Christmas Recipes & Food Ideas

Here are some delicious recipes that you give as gifts all ready to eat or use as an addition , packaged in a cute mason jar. These easy Christmas mason jar recipes are perfect for friends and family that don’t like to cook.

Homemade Vanilla Sugar

This DIY mason jar gift combines the rich flavor of vanilla beans with sugar to make the ultimate flavor enhancer. It’s perfect for adding to baked goods, give this simple Christmas mason jar recipe to friends who like to bake.

Read the full Homemade Vanilla Sugar recipe here.

Dal Soup in a Jar

A simple and comforting soup is lovely during the cooler months, so soup in a jar is perfect during the hustle and bustle of the festive season. What a fantastic Christmas mason jar gift to give to neighbors and friends.

Find all the details for this Dal Soup in a Jar recipe here.

Friendship Soup in a Jar Gift

Here’s a cute mason jar gift idea for your bestie, complete with a charming free printable gift tag. Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive some friendship soup in a jar this Christmas?!

Full Mason Jar Friendship Soup recipe here.

Chocolate M&M Popcorn DIY Gift Kit

This popcorn gift kit is perfect for movie nights, parties, and gift giving all throughout the year. All you need is popcorn kernels, M&Ms, and chocolate.

What an awesome gift idea for your kids to give their friends this Christmas, something the whole family can enjoy together.

Check out the full Chocolate M&M Popcorn Mason Jar Kit here.

Lavender Sugar

Here’s another cute Christmas mason jar recipe to give as a gift to keen bakers. Add this lavender sugar to baked goods and enjoy the aromas of the summer all year around. Or add to milk or coffee as a flavor enhancer.

See the full Lavender Sugar recipe here.

Gingerbread Caramel Corn

This gingerbread caramel corn recipe is made with gingerbread spices and sweet buttery caramel sauce. It’s the perfect crunchy sweet treat that makes for an easy homemade gift!

Read the full Gingerbread Caramel Corn recipe here.

DIY BBQ Rub In A Jar

Need a homemade gift for dad or the grill master in your life? It’s the perfect blend of sweet and smoky flavors, but could be customized however you like.

Find the detailed DIY BBQ Rub recipe here.

Apple Honey Cake In A Jar

Who wouldn’t want to receive a ready-to-eat cake in such a cute and portable way?! This delicious and moist apple and honey cake in a jar is a great gift to give teachers or neighbors.

Read the full Apple Honey Cake Mason Jar recipe here.

Puppy Chow

This vegan puppy chow (aka muddy buddies) is a classic chocolate-and sugar-y delicious treat that you can easily eat by the handful all holiday season. Add to a mason jar and you’ve got a great Christmas gift idea!

Click to see the full Puppy Chow recipe.

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Non-food Christmas Mason Jar Ideas

From sugar scrubs to candles, there are so many cute homemade gifts that work really well packaged and/or made in a jar. Here are a few mason jar Christmas gift ideas to get you started, but I’m sure you’ll be able to think of more!

Mason Jar Cocktail Gift Sets

Using a small mason jar, these little cocktail gift sets are such a cute gift idea. The fun thing is you can make them special to each person and their taste. Cheers!

See the full Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts details here.

Stovetop Potpourri Simmer Pot Gift in a Jar

For a festive and fragrant mason jar gift, try this easy Christmas potpourri recipe. It’ll have your loved ones’ houses smelling divine! All you need is some dried fruit and spices.

All the details for this Stovetop Potpourri Simmer Pot Gift Jar here.

Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub

This coconut lime mint sugar scrub is a fun mason jar recipe for those that love a bit of pamper time. It’ll make a thoughtful gift for Christmas or any occasion.

Check out the full Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub recipe here.

Whipped Body Butter

This whipped body butter only takes three ingredients and can be customized with your essential oil of choice. The combination of shea butter and shea oil makes a wonderful deep moisturizer.

This simple mason jar recipe will make a great pamper gift for loved ones.

Click to see the full Whipped Body Butter recipe here.

Homemade Sugar Scrub

This DIY sugar scrub recipe is great for skin exfoliation. It takes less than a minute to make, and costs practically nothing, ideal for last-minute Christmas gifts!

See the full Homemade Sugar Scrub recipe here.

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes

These mason jar snow globes are the perfect add-on to whichever mason jar recipe you choose!

You can put anything in the jar themselves – you should have plenty of inspiration from this list of Christmas mason jar recipes.

Or add some homemade candy, a gift card, mini erasers – the possibilities are endless! What a unique and whimsical way to gift.

Find all the details for these Mason Jar Snow Globes here.

Beeswax Candles

Do you know someone who loves a long soak in the tub? This simple mason jar candle craft will make such a lovely DIY gift. A homemade candle is such a personal and budget-friendly option to buying them at the store and make lovely mason jar gifts.

Full Beeswax Candle instructions here.

Lavender Orange Bath Salts

These lavender orange bath salts are super quick and easy to make, and will smell amazing! Another easy mason jar recipe that will make an excellent Christmas gift for someone who loves to relax in the tub.

Full instructions for the Lavender Orange Bath Salts here.

Orange Sugar Scrub

This orange sugar scrub is such a wonderful vibrant color! It’s made with three kinds of oil, sugar, and mica powder so will feel fantastic on the skin.

Find the full Orange Sugar Scrub recipe here.