Hey there! Today, I'm so excited to share with you for the sixth day of giveaways, my friend, Shaina's book Desserts in Jars! She's an incredibly talented mom and food blogger over at Food for My Family. She photographed the book by herself! I remember meeting Shaina last year at a food blog conference, our mutual friend, Jaden, introduced us. She's quiet at first when you meet her, she's really funny and let me tell you she does not give herself enough credit!
This book is gorgeous and I want to make so many recipes from it! The cookbook starts out with tips on how to bake in jars and how to fill them. Right now, this is the perfect last minute gift for the foodie in your life you don't know what to get for…it's available in stores at Target and World Market. I have spotted it at both stores near me. And you can order it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble or purchase it wherever books are sold.
Let's talk about the recipe I made from the cookbook – campfire bars. Am I allowed to say oh my God? Because these are a notch above s'mores. Yep…I love that they have trail mix in them. You can whip them up and put them into a jar for a friend as a gift – just takes minutes – and all they have to do is add butter (!!!) and bake them. If a friend gave these to me for a gift, I would hug them 10 times.
There are 50 recipes in the book and I already marked a few other I want to try including these Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
and these Coconut Cream Pies!!
That's the campfire bars mix!! Put a bow on it, print out instructions on what to do with the mix and give it to your best friend. They will thank you!
And now I'm so excited to give away Shaina's book and some other nifty prizes to get you started in making desserts in jars and hopefully making some sweet treats for yourself AND some friends!
this giveaway includes:
- Desserts in Jars by Shaina Olmanson
- 1 case of half size – 8 ounce jars
- 1 Jar of Monster Cookie Mix
- $25 Gift Card for Target to get your supplies to make Desserts in Jars!
Retail Value: $65
Please use the form below (comments will not count toward entry into the giveaway). Good luck!
This giveaway has ended.
Congrats to Peggy K! I know you'll love this cookbook!
Campfire Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker pieces, each about 1-inch square
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
In a 1-quart jar, layer the graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate chips, granola, brown sugar, and almonds. Seal with the lid, decorate the jar if you like, and attach a label with these instructions for the reipient:
To make campfire bars:
- 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour all of the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter until all the pieces are coated. Press into a 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Cut into bars and serve.
Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by The Harvard Common Press. I also received the same items the winner will receive. I only share my honest opinions with you and yes, there are affiliate links in this post.
Karin says
There are so many varieties of granola now. Which brand or type of granola is used in this recipe?
Julie Deily says
Hi Karin!
I usually buy the bulk granola that they sell at my grocery store. Hope that helps!
Stephanie says
I was craving s’mores and really wanted to love these. The favors are there, but they were too sweet for my taste and mine, at least, definitely couldn’t be classified as ‘bars’, more like a pie filling. Would need way more graham crackers to bind them, I think. Thank you, just the same!
Janet Watson says
yummmm
Ann Mountain says
What a great concept for a cookbook. Good luck to everyone.
Colleen Jensen says
This would be fun to win, thanks for the chance.
Vikki Leeann Wood says
your concept souds wonderful
Willa Luthi says
Anything with the word chocoate attached just grabs me by the shirttail and I immediately have to check it out.
mal kaplan says
these are quite novel
Lucy Petitto says
What an innovative idea – put dessert in a pretty jar to bring to someone in the hospital, for work associate, etc. Nice.
Kathie Leveson says
I love baking anything chocolate, looks good!
ANN SISCO says
would like to try some
Barbara Butler says
love to win this
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Shaina’s book is great! And this recipe looks soooooo good, will be making it!
cindyoregon says
lovem
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I just got the book from MixedCon and absolutely love it! I’ve already made her strawberry pie and it was the best! Can’t wait to try these bars next!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Merry Christmas Julie! This looks fantastic!
Katie | The Hill Country Cook says
Yup. You’ve won my heart. You’ve gone and done it!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I saw Shaina’s book at World Market last week and I was SO excited! Such a fun gift–everyone loves a cute dessert. 🙂
Diane Sallans says
Yummy!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Such a great cookbook! I made the Monster Cookie Mix for the boys’ teachers for Christmas. Love these bars too!
Meg @ Sweet Twist says
I love desserts in jars. The book looks great and so do these bars.
Shaina says
I think it’s only fair that I own Shaina’s book since we both have the same name and all.. 😉 We even spell it the same….that never happens!
Angie says
What beautiful bars! I just adore Shaina’s book, it’s a great gift!
Karly says
Ooh, I love this recipe. I have a serious weakness for s’mores!
Sandy says
Perfect portion sized servings. Cute and convenient
Radhika @ Just Homemade says
Jars make desserts look even more fascinating! Congratulations! to Shaina on her cookbook. Would love to check it out, Julie..
Happy Holidays!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Those bars sound RIGHT up my alley – granola, graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate…yes!