The perfect munchable treat for the holidays is this Christmas Trail Mix in a Jar! It has all the flavors and colors of the season and it's incredibly easy to make.
Choose your favorite snack, pretzels, candy and nuts and add it to a few mason jars. Then attach the free printable gift tags with ribbon and you have a fun, enjoyable gift to give to family, friends, neighbors, teachers...even the Amazon delivery man!
Check out all the other Mason Jar Gift Ideas for even more fun recipes to give as gifts this holiday season.
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Skip the store-bought treats and give homemade goodness with this easy Mason Jar Snack Mix Ideas! Perfect for holidays (or anytime snacking!), this simple recipe combines sweet and salty flavors in a festive jar.
Just grab a few pantry staples, mix them together, and add a ribbon for a personalized touch. It's that easy! This recipe is perfect for holiday movie nights, sharing with friends, or enjoying by the handful while you wrap presents.
Looking for more Christmas Snacks? Try my Brownie Mix in a Jar or my Mason Jar Hot Chocolate.
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Mason Jar Snacks
Mason jars have become a popular way to give food and snacks in recent years, thanks to their versatility and rustic charm.
- One idea is to fill the jar with a homemade Christmas Chex mix. This can be as simple as combining your favorite cereals, nuts and dried fruit, or you can get creative with flavor combinations.
- Another option is to fill the mason jar with ingredients for a homemade baked goods. For example, you could put together my recipe of Bulk Pancake Mix along with a bottle of syrup.
- You can also create homemade cookie mix in mason jars.
Whatever you choose to put in the mason jar, make sure to include a hand-written or printable gift tag with instructions for the recipient. And don't forget the ribbon or string - mason jars always look better when they're dressed up!
What are Muddy Buddies made of?
Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, are a popular snack mix. The standard recipe consists of cereal squares coated in chocolate and peanut butter, then rolled in powdered sugar.
However, there are many variations of this recipe, using different types of cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter. Some recipes also include additional ingredients, such as pretzels or marshmallows.
Despite the variations, the core ingredients remain the same: cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter. This combination of sweet and savory flavors are a popular choice to add to a snack mix all year long!
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Recipe Ingredients
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Recipe Variations and Substitutions
There are many ways you can change this recipe by adding your favorite snack items:
- Instead of pecans, you can use peanuts, walnuts, cashews or a combination of nuts would be delicious too.
- Raisins
- Craisins
- Dried fruit
- A combination of chocolate and white chocolate morsels.
Try my Christmas Snack Mix for more ideas!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Quick Tip
The size of the jar you use doesn't really matter, however, there should be enough trail mix in this recipe to fill around 6 pint-sized jars.
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Step 2: Use a wide mouth funnel and divide the ingredients between the mason jars.
Add the Free Printable Gift Tag
Step 3: Print out the free printable gift tag and add it to the jar using pretty ribbon.
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Free Printable Gift Tags
Once you download the gift tags, you'll be able to print out the labels to use when you make your own mason jar gift.
- I recommend printing the labels on card stock paper for the gift tags.
- Cut out the tags and attach them using red and white twine. You now have a great hostess gift ready for all your holiday gift-giving needs.
Storage Tips
Christmas Trail Mix in a Jar should keep for 4 weeks as long as the jar is sealed completely every time the jar is opened.
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Christmas Trail Mix in a Jar
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Ingredients
- 1 - 10.5 ounce size Chex Mix Muddy Buddies - any flavor
- 1 - 11.4 ounce size red and green M&M's
- 1 - 7.4 ounce size Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup waffle pretzels
Method
- Combine everything together in a bowl.
- Divide evenly between mason jars.
- Add the free printable gift tag with ribbon.
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Notes
- The size of the jar you use doesn't really matter, however, there should be enough trail mix in this recipe to fill around 6 pint-sized jars.
- Get the FREE Gift Tags by clicking HERE.
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