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Frugal Gift Idea: Smores in a Jar

Posted: 12/13/11 6:00 AM (Modified: 12/21/11 9:53 AM)

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There are two versions of Smores in a Jar that we're featuring today. This post was from last year however, I showed the gift again on the news today so I wanted to post the recipe. The first is from Brandi who is a Coupon Coach and a contributor for MoneySavingQueen.com:

NOTE: This is not a part of our Frugal Christmas Gifts contest just another great frugal gift idea though.

What you will need:

12 Graham Crackers

3 Cups Mini Marshmallows

4 regular size chocolate candy bars

Directions for Jar:

Place crackers, marshmallows and chocolate in jar.

Tie with a cute ribbon and attach directions for how the recipient will make the dessert.

Directions

In addition to contents of jar you will need:

¾ Cup butter

¾ Cup firmly packed brown sugar

Heat oven to 350*

Line pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray. Place crackers onto foil so sides touch.

Melt butter and brown sugar in medium saucepan over MEDIUM heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and mixture starts to boil, about 5 minutes. Pour evenly over crackers.

Bake 5-6 minutes or until bubbly

Remove pan from oven; sprinkle with marshmallows and broken candy bar pieces. Place back in oven and bake until marshmallows begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Allow to cool completely then cut into bars.

Here is another great Smores in a Jar recipe that I gave out last year in case you want to make it a bit different than the one above:

What You'll Need:

1 Sleeve of Graham Crackers Crushed

1/3 C. Brown Sugar

1 1/2 C. Mini-Marshmallows

1 C. Milk Chocolate Chips

Large Jar

Directions: Layer in a large jar following the order above. Then attach a card with the following instructions:

Pour jar contents into a 9x9 greased pan and add 1/2 cup of butter and 1 tsp. vanilla. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

This recipe came from Budget 101.

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Dec 14, 2010 04:13 pm

Posted by Anonymous

Where can I buy the square box that Brandi used??

Dec 15, 2010 11:35 am

Posted by Anonymous

I purchased the box at Michaels. :) Use the weekly coupon to get them even cheaper!

Brandi

Dec 13, 2011 06:13 am

Posted by Anonymous

I'm confused about the last recipe. What do you do with the half cup of butter? Do you chop it up and sprinkle it over or do you melt it or what? Do melt it and mix the vanilla in with it? Thanks!

Dec 13, 2011 10:36 am

Posted by Anonymous

I'm wondering about the last recipe too? On the butter use? I love this idea, the jar one. I handpaint so I think I'll do this and paint a differant M&M Charactor on the front of each so they can reuse the jar as a candy refill for display. thanks for sharing this idea! Merry Christmas

Dec 13, 2011 10:59 am

Posted by Anonymous

Here's what you do with the butter:
Budget101.com
Pour contents of jar into a greased 9x9 pan, Melt 1/2 C. butter, add 1 t. vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients, mixing well.

Jessica

Dec 13, 2011 12:24 pm

Posted by Anonymous

Love these ideas! Very cute!!

Dec 13, 2011 10:08 pm

Posted by Anonymous

nice!

Dec 19, 2011 09:21 am

Posted by Anonymous

I am a little confused with the instructions on the second recipe. Do the graham crackers go on top? It seems as though they should be on the bottom to form a crust, but the way they are stacked in the jar would make them be on top. Or is the entire recipe just mixed together and pressed into the pan?

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