Festive Holiday Muffin Mix in a Jar — Homemade Gift Recipe

This easy holiday muffins mix recipe makes tasty muffins with all the flavor of the holidays! You can make the entire recipe yourself or make the mix for a delightful gift in a jar for friends, family, teachers or anyone who might like a tasty edible gift! These are also great after school snacks for kids!

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Holiday Muffins Mix Recipe – Easy Gift In A Jar!

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This easy holiday muffins mix makes flavorful, seasonal muffins and also makes a lovely gift in a jar. Prepare the complete muffins or package the dry mix for friends, family, teachers, or neighbors. These muffins are kid-friendly and make a great after-school snack.

  • Author: Tawra Kellam
  • Yield: Makes 15-18 muffins

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dry milk
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine all dry ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Spoon the mix into a one-quart jar and seal. Label or tie a note with baking instructions.

Suggested label to attach to the jar:

Holiday Muffins

1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup oil
1 jar Holiday Muffins Mix
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  3. Empty the jar of mix into a medium bowl.
  4. Add the egg, water, and oil; stir until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill muffin cups about half full.
  6. Bake 10–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the pan immediately and serve warm.

Makes 15–18 muffins.

This holiday muffins mix comes from the Gifts in a Jar chapter of Volume 1 of our cookbook

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