Monday, July 9, 2012

S’mores Week: Campfire Bars and Desserts in Jars Giveaway!

by Darla

When I went to BlogHer Food in Seattle last month, I had the pleasure of meeting so many new people. One of those people is the creator behind this beautiful little jar of tasty goodness.

I was really happy to meet Shaina Olmanson of Food for My Family. She is a kind, sweet, funny lady who takes stunning photographs, and creates mouthwatering recipes. Plus, she’s a wife and mother (to four beautiful children). I don’t know how she does it all, and makes it look so effortless, but she’s also added “author” to her list of titles.

Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine is a truly fun, beautiful book that I spent days perusing before I could settle on what to make. Every recipe sounds delicious, and each one is accompanied by gorgeous photos that inspire you to run out and buy hundreds of beautiful little jars and fun spoons.

I decided I wanted to make a little something different from Shaina’s book. The last section of the book is made up of several great mixes that are great for giving, and I thought it would be fun to give one of those a try. And, of course, when I saw the Campfire Bars, it was settled. S’mores. That’s one of the most beautiful words in the English language.

The recipe is super simple when making the mix as a gift, but it’s also incredibly easy to mix up and bake, so I couldn’t wait to get started.

To make the mx, you simply layer graham cracker pieces, mini marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, granola, light brown sugar, and sliced almonds in a one-quart jar. That’s it. I told you it was easy.

You can seal the jar however you like, but I decided to layer a couple of cute cupcake liners over the top, then add the lid ring on top. I love the cute, simple ruffle that this technique produces. It’s so cute, you don’t really need to do anything else, but I ended up adding some pretty ribbon, and of course, you’ll need a tag telling the recipient how to prepare the bars.

I didn’t see the point in just making the mix when there was an opportnity to eat s’more bars, so I went ahead and made a batch. You know, to test them out. For you. You’re welcome.

Okay, so, honestly, I had to work really hard at this point not to just eat this right out of the bowl, like trail mix. I mean, it’s all the ingredients of a s’more, plus sugar, and crunchy granola and almonds…what’s not to love?

Fortunately, these are pretty much the easiest things ever to make, and all I had to do was add some melted butter, press them into a pan, and bake, so I got them mixed and in the oven to keep my fingers out of them.

I never doubted that these would be good (see aforementioned description of the ingredients…duh), but I’m not kidding when I say they’re, like, eat-four-before-you-even-share-them-with-your-family-good.

Not that I did that. Or anything.

What?

Stop looking at me like that.

OKAY.

I did.

Whatever.

It was worth it.

These are a perfect combination of ooey-gooey goodness, and sweet, crisp crunchiness. I loved the buttery-ness, and the amount of each ingredient was just right to give you a sugary-buttery, chocolaty-crunchy, marshmallow-y bite every time. Le sigh.

Want to know the best part about these? Since I made them in the jar, and as the bars, then used the jarred mix for photos, I get to make them again!! Woo to the hoo!!

Seriously, if you need a great tasting, easy for anyone, make your friend love you forever gift, give them this mix. They’ll owe you big time.

Or if you just want an irresistible treat that you may or may not plan to share with others (I won’t judge you if you don’t), these are perfect. You can mix them up in five minutes, and they’re ready to gobble up serve in about 45 minutes (after baking and cooling).

Campfire Bars
Makes 9 to 18 bars, depending on how big you cut them

Ingredients

FOR THE MIX
1 cup (3 full sheets) graham crackers pieces, each about 1-inch square
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup granola
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sliced or chopped almonds

To make the mix: In a 1-quart jar, layer the graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate chips, granola, brown sugar, and almonds, pressing down gently, as needed, to fit al of the ingredients. Seal with a lid, decorate, if desired, and add a label with the following instructions:

TO MAKE THE BARS
6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (C). Very lightly coat the sides of an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.

Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl, mixing them up a bit. Add the melted butter, and stir until everything is evenly coated and distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

recipe adapted from Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine by Shaina Olmanson

 

**Who wants their very own copy of Shaina’s beautiful new book?!**

It’s easy! Just answer the following question in the comment section below, and you’re automatically enteres to win:

“What dessert would you totally stick in a jar?” …there is no wrong answer. Personally, I’d put some form of brownie in a jar, seeing as how brownies are the best treat ever. I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!

Contest ends Sunday, July 15th, 2012 at 9pm PST.

Want an extra chance to win? Just follow @Bakingdom on twitter and tweet, “I want to win a copy of @foodformyfamily ‘s fun, amazing new book, Desserts in Jars,  from @bakingdom! http://t.co/rKycABNS” Once you’ve tweeted, return here and leave a comment saying you shared the tweet. Be sure to leave this as a separate comment; each comment is an entry.

Two winners will be chosen randomly at www.random.org and announced Monday, July 16th, 2012.

I will contact the winner, so don’t forget to add your email in the email section.

This giveaway is open to international readers.

**Comments are moderated, so if you’ve never commented before, it will take some time for your comment to appear.**

Good luck with the giveaway!

♥,
Darla

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{ 273 comments }

1 Rena July 9, 2012 at 9:48 am

Strawberry shortcake!!!

2 Meghan July 9, 2012 at 9:50 am

Pie. I would totally put pie in a jar. Mmmm…

3 Elizabeth Stewart July 9, 2012 at 9:55 am

Marshmallow flan. :-)

4 Krys July 9, 2012 at 9:55 am

Definitely a cupcake!

5 Krys July 9, 2012 at 9:57 am

Also, shared the tweet!

6 Sandi O July 9, 2012 at 10:00 am

S’mores would definitely have been my first choice – actually, first thru about 99, but at position 100, I would put Peanut Butter Cup Brownies in a jar. They would look so cute!

7 Jessica B July 9, 2012 at 10:17 am

I’m a simple girl, so just brownie or a cake in a jar would satisfy me :]

8 Jessica B July 9, 2012 at 10:18 am

I’m a simple girl, so any brownie or cake in a jar would satisfy me :]

9 Robin @ Simply Southern Baking July 9, 2012 at 10:24 am

I would make parfaits in jars.

10 Robin @ Simply Southern Baking July 9, 2012 at 10:27 am

I follow you on Twitter and just tweeted about the giveaway.

11 Amanda L. July 9, 2012 at 10:29 am

Ooooh, brownies in a jar sounds wonderful to me too! But really, anything chocolate would work for me.

12 Amanda July 9, 2012 at 10:52 am

I’m thinking apple pie in a jar would be completely awesome! But the s’mores look pretty great too :)

13 christina @ ovenadventures July 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

salted caramel blondies in a jar. this need to happen.

14 Laura July 9, 2012 at 11:23 am

I would totally deconstruct a chocolate chip cookie! Or maybe have a chocolate chip cookie with a deconstructed cookie on top. Or better yet, a chocolate chip cookie and brownie in a jar. Darla, you’ve gotten my creative juices flowing now. I think also cheesecake brownies in a jar would be almost perfect. We’ll put the chocolate chip cookie at the front of the line though. Excuse me while I go jar shopping.

15 Rosa July 9, 2012 at 11:29 am

Brownies in a jar is the best! And you can make different versions of brownies – plain, dark chocolate, caramel, chocolate chips, etc. Mmmmmm!

16 brandi July 9, 2012 at 11:32 am

My first love is cheesecake, but I don’t know how well that would work out. My next choice would be some sort of nut-filled brownie in a jar.

17 Rosa July 9, 2012 at 11:32 am

Just tweeted about this giveaway!

18 Amanda July 9, 2012 at 11:35 am

Definitely chocolate chip cookies. They are my fav!

19 Shanna Hall July 9, 2012 at 11:37 am

I’d say anything with blueberries. Like, maybe a blueberry crumble. Although, anything chocolate is great too :)

20 Alexandra July 9, 2012 at 11:37 am

I think you hit the nail on the head with smores in a jar. Looks delish!

I think in a tiny jar a chocolate tort with a port sauce and whipped cream would be divine.

21 Amanda July 9, 2012 at 11:37 am

Tweeted :) Thanks for the chances!

22 Stacey July 9, 2012 at 11:41 am

I think maybe some kind of tart. Or anything that involves chocolate and caramel!

23 Beth Ann Andrews July 9, 2012 at 11:51 am

mmmmm…

Key Lime cheesecake! Yum – you could totally adjust the crust to cheesecake ratio in a jar!!

24 Kim C July 9, 2012 at 11:52 am

I would have to do Brownies because they are just too good to not be put in a jar.

25 Judy G July 9, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Rainbow cake! :)

26 Debbie July 9, 2012 at 12:06 pm

That looks totally yummy! I’m thinking that key lime pie needs to happen in a jar. In my house.

P.S. I love Shaina and this book is on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

27 Emily July 9, 2012 at 12:10 pm

I think a strawberry poundcake trifle. With strawberries, strawberry jam, fresh whipped cream, and chunks of homemade poundcake!

28 Juliana July 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm

I would definitely try to put some sort of blueberry cheesecake in a jar. :)

29 Judy G July 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Just shared the tweet. Thank you, Darla! :)

30 Becca from It's Yummilicious July 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm

Darla, jarred treats are just so stinkin’ adorable, I think I could put puppy poop in them and it would still be wonderful! OK, I won’t do that… except maybe to my mean, stuck up neighbor. But I would totally put cheesecake in a jar! With cherries :)

31 Becca from It's Yummilicious July 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Yes, as a matter of fact I DO follow you on Twitter… and I totally Tweeted about this giveaway. *chirp*

32 Alexis July 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

Oh lord, I would love to stick brownies in a jar. Or apple pie. Mmm…apple pie sounds good.

33 MaryB July 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

I make a killer Key Lime Pie that would be great in a jar!

34 Kim July 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm

Mini cheesecakes in jars

35 Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie July 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm

I want to stick a Reese’s cheesecake ins a jar

36 Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie July 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm

I followed you on Twitter and RTed about the giveaway https://twitter.com/thespiffycookie/status/222412648665464832

37 Tamara Jones July 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm

I think it would be completely appropriate – and adorable – to make mini tiramisu in jars. I bet this has been done already, but I’d do it again!

38 malaika July 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm

chocolate mousse. mmmm…

39 Dawn Oxendine July 9, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Can’t figure out how to do the giveaway. I’d love to have the book!

40 Tamara Jones July 9, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Also, I just tweeted about this contest. Here’s hoping! :)

41 Marilyn M. July 9, 2012 at 12:46 pm

Warm apple crumb pie with lots of crumbs and vanilla ice cream :)

42 syd July 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm

some kind of a festive “blondie” with chocolate chunks…

43 Cathy July 9, 2012 at 12:48 pm

Dark chocolate brownies!!

44 Marissa July 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm

Mmm.. I’d put some strawberry shortcake in a jar. Somehow. Yum.

45 CJ Pillow July 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Mississippi Mud Cake

46 CJ Pillow July 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

Twittered and Tweeted

47 Marina July 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

I would totally stick a cake, Ice cream, brownie, frosting type yummieness in a jar!!! :)

48 Tiffany July 9, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Mini M&Ms chocolate chip cookies – so yummy!

49 Danni July 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm

anything with caramel and coconut!

50 Danni July 9, 2012 at 1:04 pm

I Tweeted too!

51 Susan July 9, 2012 at 1:11 pm

Banana Cream Pie

52 Talia July 9, 2012 at 1:23 pm

I’d want key lime pie in a jar! Not sure how I’d make that happen, but if you can dream it, you can achieve it, right?
LOVE s’mores, by the way. Totally going to make these as soon as I can.

53 Julie July 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm

I wish I could think of an easy way to put cheesecake in a jar.

54 Stephanie July 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm

Lemon Meringue Pie!!

55 Jacqui July 9, 2012 at 1:39 pm

Right now since it is summer, I would make a berry triffle in a jar! I would layer angel food cake, whipped cream, and tons of fresh berries in there!

56 Cassie Tucker July 9, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Totally a red velvet cupcake :)

57 Jacqui July 9, 2012 at 1:40 pm

I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted about the giveaway!

58 Cassie Tucker July 9, 2012 at 1:42 pm

I also tweeted the saying you wanted, here is the link:

https://twitter.com/Dolfenblueys/status/222430257687433216

59 Marilena July 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Something red velvet :) NOMMMM

60 Jackie July 9, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Oooh, you know what belongs in a jar? Some sort of ridiculous chocolate trifle. Layers of brownie chunks, chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, chocolate mousse… you get the idea. Yeah, I’d do that.

61 Emily July 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm

If it were possible, strawberry shortcake :) love strawberries in season!!

62 Kaitlin July 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm

I think cheesecake or key lime pie. Something that you can’t just whip up in two seconds so having a “shortcut” would be aweseome! Having said that I don’t think it’s really possible but a girl can dream, can’t she?

63 mayan roter July 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm

i would lovelovelove to eat chocolate-chip-peanut-butter-cookie-dough from a jar !!

64 Christina S. July 9, 2012 at 2:11 pm

Caramel Apple pie :)

65 Angie Huckleby July 9, 2012 at 2:21 pm

if i could i would put my fave dessert “sex in a pan” in a jar…..yummo!!!

66 Venetrise Jackson July 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm

I would love to see a strawberry mousse cake. Layers of yellow butter cake and strawberry mousse, then topped with homemade whipped cream. Yum!!!

67 The Partiologist July 9, 2012 at 2:47 pm

I would totally put something chocolate – yep, a brownie, that’s it!

68 Erin July 9, 2012 at 2:51 pm

A trifle of frosting and pudding and cookie dough!

69 Melissa July 9, 2012 at 2:57 pm

I love those molten lava cakes. I like to think we could make and bake them in a jar and the ooey gooey stuff would be in the middle. But, on the bottom of the cake waiting for you is a thick chocolate chip ‘cookie’! Place a scoop of ice cream on top. I’m good to go. Will someone make this for me now…haha.

70 Jeri July 9, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Brownies with peanut butter swirl

71 Maria July 9, 2012 at 3:27 pm

These bars make me want to go camping…ok, maybe not. I am a Four Seasons kind of gal, but I still want to eat the bars:)

72 Baker-in-Training July 9, 2012 at 3:32 pm

Alternating layers of cake or frosting and macaron shells. MMMMMMmmmmm

73 Diana July 9, 2012 at 3:33 pm

smores pudding shots!

74 sarah July 9, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Holy delicious. I’d like a hot fudge brownie sundae in a jar, please. :)

75 Rachel July 9, 2012 at 3:52 pm

I would like to have a black forest cake in a jar.

76 Elizabeth Rodkey July 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

I am dieing to try pie in a jar! Preferably apple. I really hope I win, my library doesn’t have this cookbook!! Thanks for the give-a-way :)

77 Meredyth00@gmail.com July 9, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Salted ANYTHING! salted chocolate chip cookies, salted caramel brownies.. mmmm. salty and sweet!

78 Tamara July 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Maybe skor cake trifle in a jar!

79 Jo July 9, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Brownies disappear so fast in our house…. having them in a jar would be a fantastic idea!

80 Jessica July 9, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Red velvet cake

81 Becca - Cookie Jar Treats July 9, 2012 at 4:07 pm

OMG these look FABULOUS!!! I want them now, now, now!! (Wow I’m hyper, sorry :P )

I just came back from London, and I had the most wonderful thing in the entire world: treacle spronge. I want to marry it, it is so good. So I want to stick that in a jar so I can take it with me and eat it 24/7. Yes, that’s what I must do.

82 Deb July 9, 2012 at 4:09 pm

Pure whimsy in a jar, Strawberry Shortcake is my choice!

83 Emilia July 9, 2012 at 4:17 pm

Those look delicious! I keep seeing pictures of pies in jars, and it intrigues me, so that is what dessert I would put first into a jar. Then I’d have to keep trying others.

84 CheezyK July 9, 2012 at 4:21 pm

As an Aussie, s’mores have not been a part of my upbringing so I think I’d start with these to see what all the fuss is about … then I’d move onto one of the recipes I’ve seen where you actually bake in the jar, like a butterscotch self-saucing pudding. Hmmmm, I think I’m going to have to place this book on my wish list :D

85 Michele July 9, 2012 at 4:22 pm

Today, I would totally stick a milk shake in a jar. A great BIG jar. With one of those super big straws. :)

86 Kate | Food Babbles July 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm

I would make a cheesecake in a jar :)

87 Kate | Food Babbles July 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm

I already follow you on Twitter because I adore your site and I tweeted about the giveaway as well (https://twitter.com/KDBabbles/status/222471680927334402)

88 Beth July 9, 2012 at 4:30 pm

I would totally put Key Lime Pie in a jar! :)

89 Marissa July 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Molten chocolate lava cake in a jar!

90 Audra Bell July 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Banana pudding

91 bianca @ sweet dreaming July 9, 2012 at 4:35 pm

I would totally put some kind of peanut butter/chocolate concoction in a jar. But those s’mores look prettyyy darn tempting! Love your blog :)

92 Vickie July 9, 2012 at 4:43 pm

I would totally make lemon meringue pie in a jar… mmm YUM!! Tangy, zesty, sweet bliss!

93 Vickie July 9, 2012 at 4:45 pm

I already follow you on Twitter, and I’ve tweeted about your giveaway! :)

94 ladywild July 9, 2012 at 4:54 pm

Strawberry Shortcake! I have no idea how I’d do it, but I’d try

95 ladywild July 9, 2012 at 4:54 pm

I tweeted

96 Terri July 9, 2012 at 4:54 pm

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!

97 MJ July 9, 2012 at 5:07 pm

Brownies! Maybe with marshmallows! :)

98 Roselyn July 9, 2012 at 5:07 pm

Being from Australia I would definitely put a Pavlova in a jar, with nice crunchy meringue, layered with sweetened white cream large fresh strawberries and juicy kiwi fruit topped with some delicious passionfruit pulp.

99 MJ July 9, 2012 at 5:07 pm

totally tweeted your tweet!

100 Mimi July 9, 2012 at 5:10 pm

I would stick Red Velvet Cake in a jar!

101 Anita Shank July 9, 2012 at 5:14 pm

banana split in a jar

102 Maureen July 9, 2012 at 5:19 pm

White Chocolate Chip cherry cookies.
There is a bakery near our house that makes these and I would love to jar it up and make them at home.

103 Mary Anne July 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Chocolate mousse, or chocolate triffle, or chocolate cake…. I think you get where I’m going with this…

104 Mary Anne July 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Tweeted, too!

105 Esther July 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm

Salted caramel anything!

106 Tina July 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm

cauldron cakes?

No? How about an Crumb Topped Apple Pie.

107 Sara July 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm

Mmm. Food in jars. I love it all! I’d say something with nutella. Oh, and peanut butter. Ooo, maybe add a little cheesecake with a delicious graham cracker crust. Peanut Butter Nutella Cheesecake. Final Answer. YUM.

108 Lacey - Small Town Cookie July 9, 2012 at 5:35 pm

I would put peach cobbler in my jar.

109 Kelley July 9, 2012 at 5:36 pm

fluffernutter anything

110 Kelley July 9, 2012 at 5:37 pm

I tweeted @momentsinalife

111 Lacey - Small Town Cookie July 9, 2012 at 5:40 pm

I tweeted about your giveaway.

112 Stacy July 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Just the standard – chocolate chip cookies.

113 Kel July 9, 2012 at 5:49 pm

Great question! I would say chocolate cheesecake.

114 Amy Tong July 9, 2012 at 5:51 pm

What a wonderful giveaway. I would love to get more inspirations from this book. For me, I would totally put cup cake and top with a scoop of ice cream in a jar. hm….think I’m going to create one soon. hehehe…

amy [at] utry [dot] it

115 Amy Tong July 9, 2012 at 5:52 pm

tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/222493238332891137

amy [at] utry [dot] it

116 Sarah July 9, 2012 at 6:02 pm

Crazy good, ooey, gooey caramel chocolate cookies. I have no idea what the recipe would be, but I can totally imagine what they would look and taste like. And they are yummy!

117 Connie Bolick Lee July 9, 2012 at 6:24 pm

Red Velvet Cake, I would like to put that in a jar!

118 Jaime July 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm

Cheesecake!!!

119 Tina @ Squirrel Acorns July 9, 2012 at 6:29 pm

Fruit cobbler. I think they’d be really pretty in the jar with the bright colors of the fruit and the pastry topping (cherry, peach, apple, etc.).

120 Connie Bolick Lee July 9, 2012 at 6:29 pm
121 Heather Howe July 9, 2012 at 6:32 pm

Triple Chocolate Brownies!

122 Jacqueline July 9, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Darla, although this is a first time comment, I often check your blog as I love all your cute and yummy creations!

I would try a cherry chocolate chunk brownie or blondie…

123 Kimberly K July 9, 2012 at 6:38 pm

I would love to have Turtle Cheesecake in a jar!

124 Kimberly K July 9, 2012 at 6:40 pm

I’m following you on twitter (@tidbitsfromamom) and I tweeted – https://twitter.com/TidbitsFromAMom/status/222505441345802241

125 Ashley Addison July 9, 2012 at 6:43 pm

I would definitely put vanilla ice cream and either chocolate chip or Oreo cookies in a jar. My favorites!!!

126 Sarah July 9, 2012 at 6:47 pm

When I think jars I can’t help but think of grandma’s homemade preserves…so naturally I think of fruity pies when I think of dessert in a jar. I think strawberry rhubarb sounds delicious right about now. Warm, with a scoop of frozen custard.

127 Amanda B. July 9, 2012 at 6:47 pm

As long as it’s dessert, I’d probably each anything out of a jar. :) I’m not picky. Cookies are probably my favorite though.

128 Ashley Addison July 9, 2012 at 6:58 pm

Tweeted @Addison1Ashley

129 Michelle July 9, 2012 at 7:06 pm

Oh those smores!!!!! I’d try to stick everything in a jar :) right now i’m thinking rice krispies for 1 :)

130 Michelle July 9, 2012 at 7:09 pm

I tweeted :) now I want dessert!!

131 Stephanie July 9, 2012 at 7:12 pm

I have this on my Amazon wishlist! After reading this post, I think I’ll be buying this right away.

132 Davi July 9, 2012 at 7:15 pm

Strawberry triffle

133 Erin Maree July 9, 2012 at 7:17 pm

Caramel tart! A layer of biscuit/cookie dough baked then a mix of condensed milk, golden syrup and butter poured on top of the biscuit/cookie dough then baked for 10 minutes and once cooled a rick layer of dark chocolate ganache. I think I need to buy some jars and make them!

134 Sherry July 9, 2012 at 7:22 pm

That sounds absolutely DELICIOUS!

135 Sherry July 9, 2012 at 7:21 pm

I want to put a layered bourbon pudding in a jar…. I’d love to make SOMETHING in a jar and take a bunch of them to work for my coworkers!

136 jessie g July 9, 2012 at 7:24 pm

key lime pie ( of sorts) in a jar.

137 sara July 9, 2012 at 7:25 pm

peach cobbler

138 Sarah Platt July 9, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Cupcakes! Better yet S’Mores cupcakes! :) Really, anything with melted marshmallow.

139 Jennifer July 9, 2012 at 7:41 pm

Berry Tiramisu. It my grandpa’s favorite dessert and I think putting it in jars would work great at our family reunion.

140 Nicole July 9, 2012 at 7:42 pm

strawberry rhubarb pie in a jar. yum!

141 Patricia July 9, 2012 at 7:57 pm

apple brown betty. mmm. :-)

142 Denise July 9, 2012 at 8:03 pm

A traditional trifle would be great in a jar, and would look really pretty, too, with the layers.

143 Bonnie July 9, 2012 at 8:03 pm

Wow! Anything with chocolate and nuts.

144 bttrflybabydoll July 9, 2012 at 8:15 pm

Almond Joy Brownie! :) ~

145 Kimberly F July 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm

Definitely pie, and because of all those yummy-looking pics of graham crackers I’m going to say key lime pie.

146 Selena L July 9, 2012 at 9:49 pm

I would put red velvet cake in a jar!

147 Rachel July 9, 2012 at 9:49 pm

thats so funny- when I read the question, before I read your answer, I thought ” mmm, gotta be brownies in a jar” and then I read further and saw that was YOUR answer! But I concur- brownies in a jar sounds like a winner to me!

148 amy marantino July 9, 2012 at 9:50 pm

i would make a brownie and pudding parfait in a jar

149 amy marantino July 9, 2012 at 9:50 pm

i follow you on twitter and tweeted – https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/222553148139638784

150 Luli July 9, 2012 at 10:16 pm

I would love to put bananas and dulce de leche in a jar…maybe with some lemon cake, mmm. Delish! Thank you for the chance :)

151 Luli July 9, 2012 at 10:17 pm

I also tweeted about this, I was already following Bakingdom over there!

152 AndreaClaire July 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm

I’d put my grandma’s molasses cookies in a jar. It’s actually my great-grandma’s recipe and is at least 125 years old. My mom and I make a double batch every Christmas and I’ll give a few away as presents. People I barely know at Christmas parties will always ask if I brought some because they remember them from the year before! Giving the dry ingredients and the recipe would be such an awesome gift.

Hmm, I think I just planned my Christmas gifts for this year.

153 Terri July 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Banana Cream Pie!

154 Caitlin mack July 9, 2012 at 10:23 pm

Pecan pie bars.

155 Lynna July 9, 2012 at 10:47 pm

Apple pies! or any fruit pies in a jar!

156 Jessica July 9, 2012 at 11:12 pm

Oh, oh, oh- I know! BREAD PUDDING! A really rich one with a craggy crust that creates lots of nooks and crannies for warm caramel sauce and a dollop of real whipped cream. Yes, please!

157 Lynna July 9, 2012 at 11:18 pm

I tweeted the mention! :D

158 Marta July 10, 2012 at 12:59 am

Cheeeeeeeesecake!

159 Marta July 10, 2012 at 1:05 am

Tweeted! I’m already following you :)

160 Marili July 10, 2012 at 1:16 am

Jamie Oliver’s Bloomin’ Brilliant Brownies… Best brownies EVER- don’t forget the sour cherries to add some extra amazingness!

161 Steffi W. July 10, 2012 at 2:05 am

raspberries, meringues and cream, mixed up in a jar and topped with some brown sugar :-) That’s what I would do. Love your blog and am a secret reader for a pretty long time now, so I decided it’s time to comment and leave my favourite dessert. Hope you give it a try :)

162 Stacey July 10, 2012 at 2:38 am

Chocolate chip cookies in a jar.

163 Susie July 10, 2012 at 3:07 am

I would put anything that was chocolaty. :)
Susie

164 Susie July 10, 2012 at 3:08 am
165 Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar July 10, 2012 at 3:41 am

What a fun recipe! I love food in jars – I would totally put ingredients for rice krispie squares in there!

166 Catie July 10, 2012 at 3:55 am

Nanaimo bars in a jar!

167 Robin July 10, 2012 at 3:56 am

I would totally put pie in a jar.

168 Cristina B July 10, 2012 at 4:07 am

apple pie in a jar would be fantastic!

169 Lisa July 10, 2012 at 4:14 am

I would put a berry crumble in a jar!

170 Lisa July 10, 2012 at 4:14 am

I retweeted this!

171 Darlene Celso July 10, 2012 at 4:28 am

I would love chocolate chip cheesecake in a jar!!! Yummy!

172 Corisa July 10, 2012 at 4:39 am

I’ve been dying to try a cupcake in a jar ! I think it would be so much more fun to eat !

173 Hannah July 10, 2012 at 4:55 am

Ice cream sandwich! What could be better than an excuse to eat a multi-layer ice cream sandwich?? :)

174 Carly July 10, 2012 at 5:19 am

Apple crumble! Maybe with some pie crust as well. NOMNOM!

175 Brittany McIntyre July 10, 2012 at 5:31 am

Rich Creamy Banana Pudding needs to be put in a jar! Can you imagin it!!!!! YUMMY

176 kesha July 10, 2012 at 5:36 am

I would put brownies with peanut butter chips in a jar! Yummy

177 kesha July 10, 2012 at 5:38 am

I follow you on twitter and I tweeted this giveaway

178 Sincerely Jill July 10, 2012 at 5:44 am

I know we’ve all seen it a million times, but I love baked fruit desserts in jars: crumbles, cobblers, and pies. All that lovely bubbling fruit in an individual little package, glorious.

179 Rachel July 10, 2012 at 5:59 am

I think the better question is, what dessert WOULDN’T I stick in a jar, because dessert is my favorite and mason jars are my favorite. I love cookie mixes in a jar, Brandy Alexander in a jar (because liquor is also my favorite), trifle in a jar- the list could go on for entirely too long.

180 Nancy P. July 10, 2012 at 6:54 am

I would try doing a type of banana pudding in a jar.

181 Karla G July 10, 2012 at 7:04 am

Ohhh, I would totally put peach cobbler in a jar!

182 Cecily July 10, 2012 at 7:10 am

Pie, for on the go.

183 Linda July 10, 2012 at 7:17 am

Ice Cream Sundae!! Put a scoop of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, fudge sauce, almonds, walnuts, fruit, caramel, and sprinkles, but make sure to freeze it!

184 Kari July 10, 2012 at 7:34 am

Banana Cream Pie!

185 Chris H July 10, 2012 at 7:37 am

Double-chocolate-with-nuts-brownies would be awesome in a jar! Although, I have to say, those s’mores looked super good and seemed super easy to make!

186 Chris July 10, 2012 at 7:43 am

Retweeted this.

I’d put magic cookie bars in a jar. They’re my fave.

187 Heather July 10, 2012 at 7:44 am

This is an amazing idea! I’m totally going to make this for a giveaway at my family reunion!

188 Heather July 10, 2012 at 8:00 am

Oh and trifle in a jar!

189 Meg July 10, 2012 at 8:01 am

I would make no-bakes in jars for my husband and strawberry rhubarb pie for me. My husband loves no-bakes and I appear to have a strange aversion to spooning them out (I’ll do it for any other cookie no problem, but these it’s like there’s too much work!).

I love a tart and sweet rhubarb pie, but the hubby doesn’t so I would make mini pies for me!

190 Lyly394 July 10, 2012 at 8:09 am

A fudgy chocolate cupcake topped with mocha frosting…possibly salted caramel sauce..

191 Debbie Fabre July 10, 2012 at 8:15 am

I would stick Mississippi Mud in a jar. Yum.

192 Debbie Fabre July 10, 2012 at 8:16 am

I tweeted: “I want to win a copy of @foodformyfamily ‘s fun, amazing new book, Desserts in Jars, from @bakingdom! http://t.co/rKycABNS” and became a follower of @bakingdom

193 Chatelaine July 10, 2012 at 8:50 am

I MUST make this :) I’d love a goey lava cake but with nuts and caramel in a jar. what’s that called?

194 Alanna S July 10, 2012 at 9:00 am

Peach cobbler. With vanilla ice cream.

195 Ellen July 10, 2012 at 9:10 am

I would make lemon meringue in a jar…No question! Thank you!!!

196 Christy July 10, 2012 at 9:11 am

I’m with you–brownies!!!

197 MP July 10, 2012 at 9:22 am

Boston Creme Pie in a jar!

198 Michelle July 10, 2012 at 9:57 am

I seriously can’t think of anything I want more than these campfire bars to list as a dessert I’d want in a jar. Let’s say I want this dessert, in a jar, in front of me. :)

199 Tara July 10, 2012 at 10:38 am

Cheesecake!

200 Kay July 10, 2012 at 11:17 am

Blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream! My favorite summer dessert here in the South!

201 michelle July 10, 2012 at 11:48 am

haven’t done the treat in a jar thing yet, but if i was going to maybe some kind of baked alaska….is that even possible in a jar? fun!

202 Megan Waltz July 10, 2012 at 11:48 am

Cheese cake! With at 2/3 cheese cake, 1/3 crust and 1/3 chocolate ganache and whipped cream too. Wait…I’m gonna need a big jar.

203 Mandi July 10, 2012 at 11:57 am

With all the lovely berries out there right now, I’m thinking I would want to put a berry cobbler in a jar!

204 Mandi July 10, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Just followed you & tweeted the giveaway!

205 Cherie July 10, 2012 at 1:07 pm

Nanaimo bars . . . or minty brownies.

206 Lea July 10, 2012 at 3:08 pm

Tieamisu!!

207 Joanie from NC July 10, 2012 at 3:23 pm

Darla, I’ve been a fan since you posted your pics of the Star Trek cookies! I’ve done many cookie in a jar gifts before, and a few s’mores, but I think your’s looks tastier! Ideaal dessert in a jar if it could happen? Key Lime Pie, baby!
Thank you!

208 Jen July 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm

Cheesecake! Mini jars of cheesecake with different crusts & toppings! Mmmmmmm :)

209 Jenny July 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

i tweeted about the giveaway and followed you on twitter

210 Jenny July 10, 2012 at 4:44 pm

cheesecake in jar sounds pretty good…

211 Jessica W. July 10, 2012 at 5:53 pm

It’s a tie between key lime pie and an apple crisp…both very summer-worthy!

212 Nikki July 10, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Brownies is a jar sounds so good!

213 Dee S. July 10, 2012 at 6:01 pm

Coconut cake or key lime pie – two of my favorite things in the world (aside from my husband and kids)

214 vanessalillian July 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm

They are deliciously ugly :) If the jar wasn’t quite so full, I imagine one could shake it up and then eat it as if it were popcorn. Oh, yes.

Anything in a jar would be good, but I think I would go for Rocky Road – layers of choc chips, nuts, marshmallows and glace cherries. Repeat. Try not to eat out of jar.

215 Karla G July 10, 2012 at 6:43 pm

Following you on twitter!

216 Liz Cruse July 10, 2012 at 7:54 pm

I love trifles…so cute little jars of berry trifle for everyone!

217 Carol July 10, 2012 at 8:01 pm

hmmmmm, chocolate, nut, caramel, marshmallow, gooey, something!

218 Amanda Renea July 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm

I would probably do some sort of custard dessert in a jar! Or brownie. Or brownie custard combo. not sure!

219 Sue July 10, 2012 at 9:55 pm

I’d like some kind of exotic tropical tapioca pudding in a jar.

220 Kate W. July 10, 2012 at 10:23 pm

I would definitely make those campfire bars…I have an obsession with marshmallows and chocolate lately :)

221 Naru July 10, 2012 at 10:48 pm

since its summertime, strawberry shortcake in a jar would be awesome! ^.^

222 Carmen July 10, 2012 at 10:50 pm

a salted caramel chocolate lava cake would be heavenly *w* perfect with a scoop of ice cream

223 Naru July 10, 2012 at 10:52 pm

i shared the tweet :]

224 Rachael G July 10, 2012 at 11:47 pm

Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts, so I would love to come up with some sort of graham cracker crust/key lime filling/whipped cream layered dessert. I’m drooling just thinking about it… :)

225 Cookbooklady July 11, 2012 at 1:35 am

Chocolate Blueberry Trifle

226 kitchen essence July 11, 2012 at 2:58 am

I really love that idea.

It’s like an early Christmas present!

227 Anna July 11, 2012 at 4:25 am

I’d go for something fruity like cherry pie.

228 shannon July 11, 2012 at 6:26 am

I’m thinking the smores look pretty darn tasty. Anything chocolaty with cake or brownie bits would be good. But since I’m trying to eat healthier I would also say something with fruits (maybe grilled or carmelized) and yougurt and maybe some almonds or granola sounds pretty delish right about now too. :)

229 Rebekah Osman July 11, 2012 at 7:06 am

I would put a berry trifle in a jar. I made it for the fourth and thought this would be a cute idea for a jar.

230 KariAnnM July 11, 2012 at 7:30 am

Ooh Strawberry Shortcake!

231 KariAnnM July 11, 2012 at 7:45 am

Shared the tweet!

232 Kathia July 11, 2012 at 8:36 am

Of course I would love the book. But if I don’t win, for your i will be making these cute jars for my little one’s party favors, the moms would love them.

233 Gabriela July 11, 2012 at 9:21 am

Raspberry cheesecake, it would probably be a little messy, but cool to try :)

234 Su Murillo July 11, 2012 at 10:34 am

Brownie cheesecake!!!!!

235 Tara B July 11, 2012 at 11:28 am

Ohhhhh, so many choices, why do I have to choose just one? Hmmm….let’s try mint cookies, marshmallow, graham crackers and chocolate chip cookies with maybe, cake mix? When I was pregnant, I created this concoction (minus the cake mix) and crumbled it over ice cream. Pure heaven, I tell you, pure heaven, with all that melted marshmallow, mint, and chocolate chip cookie crunchiness! Mmmmmm…. can’t wait to see this fabulous book you’ve brought to my attention! Thank you!

236 Maddie July 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm

I would totally make something that involves caramel, twix bars, chocolate and caramel. Can’t you just imagine it…

237 Debra July 11, 2012 at 1:59 pm

chocolate strawberry shortcake!

238 Laura July 11, 2012 at 8:41 pm

I would totally put rainbow cheesecake in jars! It would be fantastic! No one can say no to the cheesecake >.>

239 Sabrina B July 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm

I would love to see macarons in a jar.
Or croissants.

240 Tanya July 12, 2012 at 12:07 am

I love tres leches cake in a jar it’s so good!

241 Julia Brasileiro July 12, 2012 at 4:57 am

I would love to put a really dense chocolate cake with lavanda filling and dark chocolate Brigadeiro frosting…
Hummmm!

242 Sarah July 12, 2012 at 6:11 am

Strawberry shortcake!

243 Rachel July 12, 2012 at 6:19 am

I think deconstructed cupcakes in jars would work a treat!

244 Mattie July 12, 2012 at 8:39 am

I’d put an unbaked gingerbread house with all the colourful and fun candy required to decorate it in a single jar, I think the final look would be pretty awesome!

245 Clarissa July 12, 2012 at 12:16 pm

I would want to try and put an apple pie in a jar! It would be so cute and yummy! :D

246 Jess :) July 12, 2012 at 1:03 pm

I would love a brownie sundae in a jar (with all of the fixings)

247 Christina C. July 12, 2012 at 1:50 pm

If I could, I would put tiramisu in a jar! mMmm…

248 Christina C. July 12, 2012 at 1:51 pm
249 Angela July 12, 2012 at 2:41 pm

Strawberry poptarts for sure. =)

250 Lindsey L July 12, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Apple Crisp in a jar, yes please!

251 Anina July 12, 2012 at 3:30 pm

I would stick red velvet cake in a jar :)

252 Jacklyn July 12, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Fudge brownies in a jar!

253 DotRot July 12, 2012 at 9:23 pm

CHEESECAKE!! You find a way to put cheesecake in a jar, ready to eat, and you’ll be my best friend for life!

254 Julia July 13, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Key Lime Pie! Mmmm Pie….

255 Rebecca July 13, 2012 at 1:22 pm

Brownies in a jar would be my first thought, but the melted butter talk has me craving toffee, so maybe some kind of brownie/toffee combo?

256 Caroline July 14, 2012 at 12:04 am

The smores campfire bars look delicious! I guess I’d go with brownies in a jar because I’m “traditional.” But you know what might be pretty in a jar? Tiramisu. Or trifle. Or something else layered like that!

257 Mia July 14, 2012 at 1:30 am

Right now I would put a blueberry pie with vanilla in i a jar ^^

258 Carolsue July 14, 2012 at 1:44 am

I saw a recipe somewhere online once for Smores-in-a-Jar that sounded really good!
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259 Carolsue July 14, 2012 at 1:45 am

I guess Smores is kind of what your recipe is, however this one was a little different. My second choice would be Peach Pie in a Jar!
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260 Carolsue July 14, 2012 at 1:46 am

I tweeted
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261 Jarah July 14, 2012 at 7:37 am

I would totally put banoffi pie in a jar. it’ll be like heaven in a jar.

262 Stephanie (bake with ginger) July 14, 2012 at 7:10 pm

I would make chocolate cake in a jar. I’ve done some jarred baking before, soooo delicious!

263 ari July 15, 2012 at 11:26 am

key lime pie!

264 Amy S July 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm

I would love a cheesecake in a jar!

265 kaitlyn July 15, 2012 at 6:41 pm

Strawberry shortcake

266 Devyn July 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

Cherry Cobbler would be so good!

267 Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta July 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

I love the idea of pie in a jar, but those campfire bars look amazing too!

268 dustin July 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

It would be absolutely amazing to have delicious pound cake in a jar topped with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream

269 Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta July 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Tweeted :)

270 Tania July 15, 2012 at 8:02 pm

Desserts in a jar? Yes please! I’d like to see anything peanut butter and chocolate! Best pair ever!

271 Carly Comeau July 15, 2012 at 8:02 pm

Some sort of crisp maybe

272 Jodie Smith July 15, 2012 at 8:18 pm

Brownies!! That would be wonderful! Thanks!

273 Pam July 15, 2012 at 8:31 pm

Peach crisp in a jar

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