This Homemade Christmas Gift is Easy to Make, and It Comes With a Delicious Surprise
Many people believe that it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gifts. That means that the intention behind the gift is more important than the price tag.
And when it comes to the holiday season, some people believe that there’s nothing more thoughtful than giving a person you care about something you’ve made specifically for them with your very own hands. Homemade gifts remain a popular option, especially as people have gained access to the tools and techniques they need to make them seem a little more polished.
Anyone looking for a heartfelt homemade gift idea this year may want to turn to The Sprouting Homestead on Facebook. The popular account has kicked off a series of homemade Christmas gift ideas, including a delicious-sounding brownie recipe.
The best part is that DIYers can make just one of these for a single person, or create a larger batch of them for everyone on their Christmas list.
How to Make Brownies in a Jar
The Sprouting Homestead broke down the recipe list on Facebook, sharing the dry mix ingredients DIYers will need to put together to create the gift. This includes organic cane sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips (if desired).
All of that gets combined into a mason jar or other decorative container and then sealed up tight. The Sprouting Homestead recommends heading over to its blog to print labels explaining how recipients can prepare the brownies. This also includes instructions on how to add some wet ingredients of their own (like butter, eggs, and vanilla extract).
People Say Homemade Gifts Mean More
While a lot of people popped into the comments to thank The Sprouting Homestead for sharing the idea, there were a few people who were particularly touched by the concept thanks to their own fond memories of receiving homemade gifts.
“My grandma does this for all of us grandkids every single year for Christmas with handwritten recipe cards,” one person wrote. “She’s done it for as long as I can remember. It is always my absolute favorite gift every year!”
“Thank you for sharing these great gift options,” another wrote in part. “I have loved making gifts for friends and teachers over the years.”
It looks like The Sprouting Homestead will continue sharing similar recipes throughout the month for anyone looking for additional homemade gift ideas that are sure to make friends and family smile without breaking the bank in the process.
