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Freeze-dried apples add tart, autumnal flavor to the classic combo of cinnamon and sugar. For a bit more oomph, you can swap out the white sugar for caramel-forward toasted sugar and add fragrant fennel pollen to the mix. There's no right or wrong way to use this powder, but we like it sprinkled overapple cider doughnuts, buttered toast, or a morning bowl of oatmeal. If you’ve been baking up a sourdough storm recently, chances are you’ve found yourself with excess sourdough starter.
Both versions can be stored and gifted in small Ball jars, and make a perfect addition to a cheese and meat platter, accompanied by cornichons and toast or crackers. Our homemade brownie mix in a jar features rich cocoa powder, gooey marshmallows, and a layer of crunchy hazelnuts. Pour the ingredients into the jar one by one, and then decorate it for the season. These easy cheddar wafers can be ready in less than an hour—and can be prepped up to a week in advance. From a snack for the kids to a classy cheese board addition, these crackers are among the most crowd-pleasing food gifts available. If you prefer spatulas to glue guns, these delicious and simply wrapped homemade food gifts are your kind of project.
Spiced Almond Cookies
From peppermint bark to Christmas coffee truffles, we’ve got you covered for last-minute gift ideas that you need to whip up for the ultimate foodies in your life. You may know 7-Layer Bars by other names such as Hello Dollys or Magic Bars. Packaged up in a wrapped box or a holiday gift bag, they make a delightful food gift. You can even add an eighth layer of festive sprinkles to the bars.
Pour it into a glass jar and refrigerate until serving or until you're ready to give it as a gift to your friend with the biggest sweet tooth. Meet our top pick for a food gift for a holiday host, your friends at the office, or fellow book-club members. This relaxing tea mix features ginger, cloves, and dried apple chips, giving it the taste of apple pie in a cup. What would the holiday season be without some delicious drinks to go along with your delectable foods? Try your hand at some of these simple drinks, all of which you can bottle up and give as fun gifts, or just save for your fun holiday parties at home.
Apple Cinnamon Sugar
Ground ginger and cayenne pepper add a savory kick to our Mexican spiced chocolate pecans, bound in a light, crispy egg white coating. That same treatment gives our smoky candied almonds their delicate shell, spiced with smoked paprika, cayenne, and punchy Old Bay. If you'd rather avoid the sweetness of candied nuts, our savory, briny, and herbal olive-rosemary spiced cashews should hit the spot. How cute are these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brownie treats? Make them as food gifts for neighbors, a secret Santa, or to give along with a holiday tip.
These delicious mocha cupcakes are the perfect gift for a little princess this Christmas. The marshmallow topping will make that princess feel extra special! Click here for the recipe from Life Begins with Dessert. Peppermint bark popcorn is festive and full of yummy flavors that will truly delight whomever you gift this. There’s no better way to show someone that you love and appreciate them than with a thoughtful, homemade Christmas gift! Make this stunning bark with the best white chocolate you can find and it’ll be on everyone’s wish-list year after year.
Cinnamon Candy Popcorn
Cashew burfi, or kaju katli, is an Indian dessert recognisable by its diamond shape and silver leaf. This recipe for burfi, flavoured with mandarin zest and orange, a pinch of saffron and roasted pistachios, makes a brilliant festive gift. Just add a few drops of whichever essential oil that you like. Photo via Happy KitchenFor a different take on candied walnuts, check out a variation from Natalie’s Health, which uses blackstrap molasses and cinnamon. For the health-nut in your life, give them these no-bake granola bars! They don’t require any baking, and they’re packed with essential nutrients and flavor.
They're easy to prepare, and the colors can be customized . Another fancy chocolate-dipped treat that's actually a cinch to make. "I served these at my Christmas party. They had a great combination of salty and sweet." "I make this every year for Christmas. It's easy, looks beautiful, keeps well and can be very addicting."
Snowman Mason Jar
Candy pieces and chopped nuts add a tasty topping to this moist, easy cake-no frosting necessary! Get the recipe at our link above and download a PDF ofprintable recipe labels and instructions. You can find this trendy treat in stores, but making it at home is easier than you might think! You don't need any special equipment or candy-making skills.
This peppermint-infused vodka is the main ingredient for candy cane martinis, or you can mix it in hot chocolate, chocolate liqueur, and even eggnog! Click here for the recipe for the vodka, as well as a recipe for candy cane martinis, via Delicious Table. Why not package up some hot chocolate mix into a jar for another nifty Christmas gift idea? This recipe is incredibly easy to follow and yields a hefty batch, so you’ll have plenty of weather-appropriate gifts for everyone around you. This creamy condensed milk and gingerbread fudge recipe is made from only six ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make!
This resource guide has dozens of ideas to help you save money on food, housing, and energy, while also living a greener life. You'll notice that Recipe Box is now called SAVES and your recipes are organized in COLLECTIONS. "What a great gift idea! I make my own soaps, so I was delighted to have a recipe for bath bombs too. I gave them to my friend, and she was absolutely delighted." "I've been making these cookie ornaments every year for the past 10 years. The dough is easy to work with, and they make wonderful gifts for everyone."
Your gift recipients will be very happy you made them, and they’ll think you’re super creative, thoughtful, and smart. Thank you so much for all of the ideas and recipes to go along with them. Tall and fluffy, light and airy, these Buttermilk Biscuits are peak brunch fare. Serve with with sausage gravy, with scrambled eggs and cheese, or with a slather of jam. Make your own Taco Seasoning at home in minutes with a few common pantry spices. It's cheaper and tastier than store-bought, and you can easily customize it if you want to.
This delicious raspberry-blueberry jam from Fluxing Well makes a lovely, vibrant Christmas gift for anyone. Pop it in a jar with a grandiose bow, and you’ve got yourself a thoughtful homemade gift for anyone! Give this adorable Christmas gift in a jar with white chocolate-covered pretzels inside. It’ll be so cute, don’t be surprised if your recipient won’t want to eat the contents inside! These 3-ingredient homemade chocolates with cranberries and walnuts are unbelievably easy, but an impressive gift nonetheless.
