Over the past couple of weeks, we've bombarded you with tons of outstanding gift ideas. From cupcakes to wine, we've got you covered. But what about gifts that highlight your prowess in the kitchen? Beautifully-packaged homemade goods — cookies, candies, jams, spice mixes, crackers, etc. — make excellent gifts.
Give baked goods to teachers, babysitters, hair stylists, or anyone who helps make your life easier. Package in clear baggies, festive boxes, or decorative tins tied with gorgeous ribbon. To help you get started, I've searched the Internet and complied a list of fabulous recipes that will make delectable gifts. To check it out all you have to do is read more.
Cookies:
Candy:
- Candied Walnuts
- Berry Lollipops
- Chocolate Truffles
- Peppermint Bark
- Chocolate Pretzels
- Candy-Cane Marshmallows
Savory:
- Cheese Crisps
- Chicken Liver Pate
- Parmesan Black Pepper Crackers
- Cheddar Jack Crackers
- Caramelized Onion Relish
- Salt Blend
Alcohol:
Did I forget your favorite homemade gift? Please share your ideas with us below!
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Lyie Van Rycke
I'm kind of weird about homemade foods...if I don't know the person who's giving it to me really well, I probably won't eat it.
I'm a middle school teacher and I ALWAYS get homemade treats from my students at Christmas. I never eat them. I appreciate the thought of course, but I don't know...I just can't do it.
I know this is weird!
1the thing on the bottom looks like hoho's!
2Awww, pinwheel cookies. I actually just leaked a tear when I saw them... my grandmother ALWAYS made them every time we came to visit. I keep saying that I'm going to make them because they're so good, but then I get too sad to follow through.
3i will def try the pinwheels!
4I made so many goodies this week! Chocolate truffles, peanut brittle, gingerbread caramels, fudge! Sending it all off tomorrow!
5All these sweets... I kind of agree with emalove. I was an elementary school teacher and I kind of got the willies eating anything my students made because I KNOW where those fingers have been. I know... sad. I appreciated the thought 100%!!!
Good idea: One parent gave me brownie mix in a festive jar that I could bake at home. Just add milk and eggs. It was perfect!!
6I only give homebaked goodies to family members...or those that ask for them. ( "Hey when are you going to bake me some cookies", etc) It's probably a good idea not to eat just anybody's goodies!!
7I'm always iffy about other people's food. Everyone that knows me knows that I randomly make some awesome goodies.
8Family and friends who request it. Its a lot of work honestly so I like to know that they will get eaten and appreciated.
9My mother makes pinwheel cookies every year!!!
Russian tea cakes and peanut butter balls are to die for too.
10I snagged some of these recipes. The pinwheels look great, Im going to modify the recipe some and crank some out for the man and I.
11Yum ,I love popcorn , any ideas???
12I've made sweet potato biscuits for gifts that went over very well. This year I'm making spice mixes to give out. I just can't justify stuffing other people's arteries when they haven't asked for it.
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