Another fun Mason Jar Mix Idea is this Christmas Pancake Mix in a Jar. It's easy to put together and makes an impressive gift.

All your recipient has to do is add milk and eggs and they'll have soft, fluffy pancakes made with the ingredients from a jar.

Free printable gift tags with directions so your family and friends can have breakfast ready to go on Christmas morning.

During the holidays I'm always looking for different ways to gift family and friends with FOOD. Maybe it's the Italian in me? This year let's give the gift of Christmas Breakfast and help make someone's life a little easier on Christmas morning.

All they have to do is add milk and eggs with the pancake mixture from the mason jar and within minutes they'll have light and fluffy pancakes ready to serve their family.

This was inspired by my Bulk Pancake Mix recipe from a few years ago. And I thought wouldn't it be fun to create a gift for Christmas Pancake Mix in a Jar recipe to give to family and friends.

If you're looking for a Homemade Waffle Mix recipe, try my new Waffle Mix in a Jar. Try my Christmas Pancakes recipe! It's made with a homemade pancake mix and topped with fun sprinkles. It's just like this mason jar recipe you'll love!

Table of Contents

Christmas Treats for Gifts
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Main Ingredients Needed
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Tip
Print the Tags
Attach the Mason Jars Together
How to Prepare Pancakes using the Bulk Mix
How to Print the Labels
Storing and Freezing Tips
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💬 Comments

Christmas Treats for Gifts

How could you make this breakfast gift even better? Why not tie a whisk on with the label? You could place the mason jar inside a beautiful stoneware mixing bowl.

Or you could purchase a nice size container of pure maple syrup to go along with the mason jar pancake mix.

A few years ago I made Freezer Friendly Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and gave them as gifts to family and friends. I made printable labels with directions for baking along with the homemade frosting.

All the recipients had to do was remove the cinnamon rolls from the freezer the night before they wanted to serve them and follow the easy directions on the labels.

Ingredients for Christmas pancakes layered in a jar, ready to be gifted and transformed into delicious holiday treats.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Maple Syrup: instead of candies or chocolate chips, you could give them a small mason jar filled with pure maple syrup.

Fruit: Make a homemade blueberry sauce or mixed berry compote to put in the smaller mason jars.

See my recipe for Homemade Blueberry Sauce and Mixed Berry Compote.

Gingerbread Pancakes: Replace cinnamon with 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger and add ½ teaspoon ground cloves to the dry mix.

Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

Dairy-Free: When making the pancakes, use a dairy-free milk alternative such as almond milk or oat milk.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure everything into a large batter bowl or a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Use a wide mouth canning funnel so you don't make a mess.

Step 3: Take your time adding the flour mixture. It can make a mess if you "dump" the flour in the jar.

Step 4: Wipe the rim of the jar before closing the jar.

Top Tip

Each cup of pancake mix will yield about 4-6 pancakes depending on size. Quart size mason jars hold approximately 4 cups of bulk pancake mix.

Prepare the Stir-In's

Step 5: Next add the fun stir-in's for the pancakes. For this step, you're going to use small mason jars. Fill them with sprinkles, M&Ms or mini chocolate chips.

Print the Tags

Step 6: Print out the tags and attach to the mason jar. Attach the gift tag with pretty ribbon around the neck of the mason jar.

Attach the Mason Jars Together

Step 7: Secure the smaller mason jar on top of the quart-sized jar using either sticky tape or mounting sticky dots. Once attached, tie both jars together with a larger ribbon, creating a charming and decorative presentation.

Please note, the jars may come apart, so please handle them with care when carrying.

How to Prepare Pancakes using the Bulk Mix

Step 8: In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of pancake mix with a mixture of one cup of milk and one egg. Pour ⅓ cup of the batter onto a hot griddle that's been greased with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Cook until golden brown on both sides, and enjoy!

How to Print the Labels

Once you download the gift tags, you'll be able to print out the labels to use when you make your own Pancake Mix as a Gift or just to use for your own kitchen.

I recommend printing the labels on card stock paper for the gift tags. Regular printer paper will be fine for the baking instructions.

Cut out the gift tags and attach them using using red and white twine. You now have a great hostess gift ready for all your holiday gift-giving needs.

Storing and Freezing Tips

Pantry: Store the jars in a pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat is ideal. Make sure the jars are tightly sealed to prevent moisture from getting in.

Refrigerator: If you want to extend the shelf life, especially in humid climates, store the jars in the refrigerator. The cool temperature will help maintain the freshness of the ingredients.

Freezer: For even longer storage (up to a year), you can freeze the pancake mix. Make sure to leave about an inch of headspace in the jar to allow for expansion.

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