Chocolate Muffins in a Jar: Your Perfect Valentine's Day Dessert

Valentine's Day is the time to give great meaning to small gestures. This year, everything for us is about love, indulgence, and shared moments. Our Oleni Mason Jars are more than just containers – they are the stage for your sweet ideas. Baking for or with your loved one(s) becomes a truly heartfelt moment.

Whether it's a delicate dessert to give as a gift or a shared baking experience – the jar becomes a symbol of the love we share. It's not about perfection, but about the feeling of creating something with heart and celebrating the love for the little things in life.

Our Oleni Mason Jars are not only beautiful to look at, but also versatile and sustainable. The jars easily withstand oven heat and are perfect for preparing small desserts like chocolate muffins. Thanks to their compact design, they are ideal for portioning, serving, and even gifting. After baking, the lid can be easily put on to keep your dessert fresh and transport it safely. With our jars, you can combine sustainable enjoyment with a lot of heart.

for 4 Oleni Mason Jars 300 ml:

For the muffins:

• 100 g dark chocolate
• 100 g butter
• 150 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 120 ml milk
• 150 g flour
• 20 g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

For the glaze:

• 100 g dark chocolate
• 30 g butter

For decoration:

• Pink sprinkles (e.g. hearts or sugar decorations)

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat).
   • Clean and lightly grease jars.
     
     
2. Make the dough:
   • Melt chocolate and butter in a bain-marie or microwave and let cool.
   • Beat sugar and eggs until frothy in a bowl, slowly stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
   • Add milk and mix well.
   • Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir into the liquid mixture until a smooth dough is formed.
     
     
3. Baking:
   • Distribute the dough evenly among the jars (fill only halfway, as the muffins will rise).
   • Place jars on a baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes. Test with a wooden skewer to see if the dough is cooked through.
   • Let the jars cool.
     
     
4. Make the glaze:
   • Melt chocolate and butter, let cool slightly and pour over the muffins.
     
     
5. Decorate:
   • Decorate the glaze with pink sprinkles and let it set.
     
     
6. Serve or give as a gift:
   • The muffins can be enjoyed immediately or sealed with a lid and given as a gift.