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This is my favorite kind of project: Something where the results look like you spent way more time and energy than you actually did.<\/p>\nThis is my favorite kind of project: Something where the results look like you spent way more time and energy than you actually did.<\/p>\n
Over at The Crafty Nest there’s a lovely tutorial<\/a> for making Halloween-themed “jar cookies.” In addition to a recipe and instructions, there’s also packaging suggestions and free downloadable labels.<\/p>\n A jar of these would be a great last-minute hostess gift, and the assembly is simple enough to be a good project for kids. They’d also be easy and inexpensive to make in quantity as party or wedding favors.<\/p>\n If the M&M recipe isn’t really your thing, just search “jar cookie recipes” for lots of other varieties, from cranberry-oatmeal<\/a> to gingerbread<\/a> to butterscotch chip<\/a>. You could also substitute hot cocoa<\/a> or soup mix<\/a> if you prefer.<\/p>\n Add a scrap of Halloween-print fabric tied with ribbon or raffia and you’ve got a perfect, fast gift.<\/p>\n