One good thing about mixes that are combined and put into a jar is that they can fit into handbags that are a little on the larger side. They are more compact and weigh less than most people might think because the jar only contains dry ingredients–there aren’t any liquids.

Mixes in a jar are a brilliant idea because you can easily give them as a gift for almost any occasion to a special person in your life. At the same time, they are also appropriate gifts for the person whose name you got in the Secret Santa drawing at work. Mixes in a jar are a gift that will actually get used, unlike that mustache coffee cup or stinky cologne from the drug store. Before the mix is used, it can be displayed as a type of culinary artwork on a shelf in the kitchen.

There is a mix in a jar for every person. Many kinds of desserts can be put into a jar. Chocolate chip cookies are a very popular choice–almost everyone enjoys cookies. Brownies are also a favorite treat for people of all ages. Apple crisp is another dessert that many people love, and even more unique dishes like coconut cream pie can also fit in a jar. For people who like to make their own dessert fillings, get them a cookie crumb pie crust mix.

Of course, not everyone likes sweets. If you’re creating a mix for someone who tries to eat healthy, perhaps you could make a mix for apple muffins instead of apple crisp. There is a mix recipe for breads that can be made in a bread machine. Two of the most popular breads these days are not overly sweet–bran muffin mix and heart smart muffins are a big hit with health-conscious people.