Christmas Biscuits in a Jar — The Perfect Edible Gift
Christmas Biscuits in a Jar — The Perfect Edible Gift
Equipment
- 1l Kilner jar
- Gift label
- mixing bowl
- Electric whisk
- Baking sheets
Ingrediënten
- In the Jar
- 125 g wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 120 g dried cranberries
- 150 g rolled oats
- 1 heaped tsp cinnamon
- 145 g soft brown sugar
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
- 170 g large white chocolate chunks
- 1 heaped tbsp Horlicks
- To Bind the Gift Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 150 g soft butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructies
- Layer the flour and baking powder into the base of the jar, followed by dried cranberries.
- Add rolled oats mixed with cinnamon, then brown sugar with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Top with white chocolate chunks and Horlicks to complete the festive presentation.
- If gifting, attach a label with instructions and decorate the jar with ribbon or twine.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and butter two baking sheets.
- Beat the egg, butter, and vanilla until creamy, then stir in jar contents to form dough.
- Roll 24 golf-ball-sized portions and bake for 11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly on trays and serve warm for best flavor.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Present the jar with a ribbon and personalized tag, or serve the baked biscuits warm with hot chocolate or mulled apple cider.Wine Pairing:
Pairs beautifully with a sweet dessert wine to complement the cranberries and white chocolate.————————————————————————————————–
About This Recipe
Christmas Biscuits in a Jar are more than just a holiday treat — they are a way of sharing warmth, flavor, and creativity during the season of giving. This edible gift combines convenience with a personal touch, offering the recipient a joyful baking moment without the need to measure or shop for ingredients. It’s perfect for neighbors, teachers, coaches, colleagues, or anyone who appreciates homemade charm but might not have time to prepare from scratch.
The layers in the jar look beautifully festive, especially when the cranberries and chocolate create bursts of color through the glass. The flavors evoke classic Christmas nostalgia: warming cinnamon, creamy sweetness from white chocolate, and a hint of malt richness from the Horlicks. Once baked, the biscuits are slightly chewy, cozy, and filled with seasonal texture from oats and fruit. For best results, enjoy them while still warm — they pair wonderfully with hot drinks, especially spiced or creamy ones.
Not only are these biscuits delicious, but the jar can be reused long after the treats are gone, making this gift both sustainable and memorable. Whether you prepare a single jar for a friend or a batch for family, this recipe brings holiday cheer straight to the kitchen counter and keeps the Christmas spirit alive one cookie at a time.
You can also try other festive baking gifts like Spiced Ginger Cake or Chocolate Fudge Brownies on ReceptenPlein.nl
