Friendship Bars in a Jar
Elevate the art of gift-giving with these delightful Friendship Bars in a Jar—an edible treasure that combines thoughtfulness and creativity! This DIY recipe layers wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chocolate chips, and optional walnuts in a charming mason jar, creating a beautiful and convenient baking mix. Perfect for holiday presents, hostess gifts, or any occasion, the recipient only needs to add a few simple wet ingredients to craft golden, chewy bars bursting with homemade goodness. With minimal prep time and clear, easy-to-follow instructions, this gifting idea doubles as a fun baking project that brings loved ones together. Share the warmth with these irresistibly sweet Friendship Bars, a nostalgic treat designed to spread joy and build connections!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, lightly packed
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Layer the dry ingredients in an empty 1-liter mason jar in the following order: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, rolled oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts, if using. Pack each layer tightly before adding the next to prevent shifting.
Seal the jar tightly and attach a label or card with the following baking directions:
To bake Friendship Bars, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
Dump the jar's contents into the bowl and mix until fully combined. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars and sharing with friends to spread the joy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.9 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
