From holiday bread, toffee, biscotti and truffles to flavored salt and vanilla extract, these holiday food gifts are a tasty way to spread Christmas cheer. Check off everyone on your list with a little kitchen DIY.
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Mini Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread Loaves
Mini Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread Loaves make the ultimate savory treat. Packed with sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon and malty flavor thanks to the beer, these mini loaves are delicious alongside soup or all on their own with a warm pat of butter. Best of all, they come together without any yeast or rising time – just mix, bake and enjoy.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs
There’s nothing cozier than a steaming cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter night, and Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs make an excellent gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. Create chocolate cups in muffin liners and fill them with cocoa mix and marshmallows for a treat that’s ready to stir into warm milk and enjoy. Wrap them up together with a holiday mug for an extra-festive touch.
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Spicy Mustard Cheddar Cheese Straw Crackers
Spicy Mustard Cheddar Cheese Straw Crackers offer all the flavor of classic cheese straws without the fuss of piping dough. Simply mix all the ingredients together and shape the dough into logs for slice-and-bake crackers that are perfect for gifting or serving at a holiday party.
Holiday Toffee
A tin of Holiday Toffee makes a fun and festive gift for friends and family. This quick and easy recipe is loaded with chopped pecans, chocolate and red and green holiday sprinkles for an extra touch of Christmas cheer.
Soup in a Jar Gift
Give the gift of a homemade meal with Soup in a Jar. Fill jars with all the dry ingredients needed for a hearty and flavorful bean soup, then all that’s left to do is add water, stir in a can of tomatoes and simmer.
Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
Made with just a handful of simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, whipping up a batch of these decadent Sea Salt Caramel Truffles from scratch is easier than you might think.
White Chocolate Lemon Biscotti
Try a bright and citrusy twist on a traditional holiday favorite with our White Chocolate Lemon Biscotti. Their tart lemon flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet drizzle of white chocolate over the top for an irresistible addition to any holiday cookie tin.
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Spiced Gingerbread Loaf
A Spiced Gingerbread Loaf combines all the best flavors of the holidays. Made with sweet molasses and warm winter spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Jars
Give the gift of made-from-scratch cookies with Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Jars. Simply layer all the dry ingredients for the cookies in a jar and attach a recipe card with the baking instructions on a ribbon around the lid.
Homemade Peanut Brittle
Classic Peanut Brittle makes a tasty snack, dessert or food gift for any occasion. Packed with roasted peanuts, this recipe is easy to whip up in under 30 minutes using just a few other pantry staples.
Gingerbread Fudge
If you like classic gingerbread cookies, you’ll love our easy Gingerbread Fudge made with molasses and warm winter spices like cinnamon and cloves. Mix in your choice of chopped pecans or walnuts – or a combination of both – for a deliciously nutty crunch.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade Vanilla Extract is the perfect present for anyone who loves to bake. You only need two ingredients to make a bottle, plus a little time to allow the vanilla flavor to develop. For last-minute prep, simply write the date the extract will be ready to use on the bottle or gift tag.
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Chocolate Almond Biscotti is the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee. Give away the whole batch in a tin or wrap up a few pieces in individual packages for a homemade stocking stuffer.
Homemade Flavored Salts Three Ways
Homemade Flavored Salts make the perfect present for the home cooks in your life. Made with fresh herbs and spices, each salt blend offers bright flavors for seasoning everything from meat and fish dishes to roasted vegetables or popcorn.
DIY Simmer Pot Kit
A DIY Simmer Pot Kit filled with oranges, rosemary and spices will make the whole house smell like Christmas. Wrap up all the ingredients in a gift bag tied with ribbon or in a small pot for ready-to-simmer fragrance.
