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December 4, 2013

Gifts From The Kitchen Holiday Guide

A holiday gift guide of over 50 dessert recipe ideas you can give for Christmas this year.


Gifts From The Kitchen Holiday Guide

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”

Now that Thanksgiving is over, I can officially listen to Christmas carols and not twitch. I was shopping shortly after Halloween, and the one store was blasting their holiday soundtrack. Normally I’d enjoy that since I was looking at Christmas decorations, but I wasn’t ready yet. Speaking of holiday shopping, I find that I give gifts more and more each year. Of course my wallet isn’t happy with that, so for the past few years I’ve been making homemade gifts from the kitchen, not only to lessen the stress of what to buy everyone but to help save money. It also makes giving much more fun because I can truly customize the treats. This person doesn’t like chocolate. This person is allergic to coconut. This person is crazy for caramel. Today I have a Gifts From The Kitchen recipe guide, ranging from desserts and mixes in jars to cookies and fudge. The idea is to list items that package well. Most don’t need to be refrigerated; however, there are a few that can’t sit out (such as cheesecake).


Mailing cookies is something I do quite often. You can also mail mixes and treats in jars (make sure to wrap in lots of bubble wrap and that nothing needs to be refrigerated). If you are going to mail goodies this year, I posted 8 tips on mailing cookies last year.

For even more recipe ideas, please follow my Christmas Pinterest board.

Gifts and Mixes In Jars*



Espresso Brownie Mix

Homemade Red Velvet Cake Mix from Treats and Trinkets
Homemade Red Velvet Cake Mix from Treats and Trinkets

Hot Chocolate Mix from Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Hot Chocolate Mix from Chocolate, Chocolate and More


Baked Cheesecake In A Jar

5 Minute (Microwave) Coffee Cake in a Jar from Juanita's Cocina
5 Minute Microwave Coffee Cake In A Jar from Juanita’s Cocina

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie in a Jar from Big Bear's Wife
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie In A Jar from Big Bear’s Wife


Homemade Caramel Sauce


Nutella Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce

Fudge, Popcorn, and Treats



Cookie Cutter Fudge


Creamy Lemon Fudge


Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge


Easy Nutella Fudge


Easy Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge


Caramel Popcorn


Hot Chocolate Popcorn


S’mores Caramel Popcorn


Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Spoons


Pretzel S’mores (using Christmas sprinkles)


Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treat Truffles (using Christmas sprinkles)


Strawberry Shortcake Truffles


Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares


(Really Thick) S’mores Rice Crispy Treat Bark

Cookies


Award-Winning German Chocolate Cake Sandwich Cookies


Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coconut Cookies


Caramel Kiss Cinnamon Spritz Cookies


Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies


Cherry Cordial Blossom Cookies


Chocolate Cherry M&M Thumbprint Cookies


Chocolate Chili Spice Cookies


Chocolate Chip Cut Out Cookies (using Christmas sprinkles and shapes)


Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies


Double Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies


Lemon Coconut Crinkle Cookies


Lemon Snowball Cookies


Maple Gingersnap Cookies


Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies


Nutella Dream Pocket Cookies


Nutty Oatmeal Ginger Sandwich Cookies


Peanut Butter Cup Sandwich Cookies


Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies


Peanut Butter Nutella Crinkles


Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies


White Chocolate Gingerbread Biscotti

Brownies, Blondies, and Bars



Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookie Bars


Peanut Butter Cup Bars


Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars


Stuffed Mallo Cup Bars


Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies


Oreo-Stuffed Blondies


Fluffernutter Swirl Brownies


One Pot Fudgy Raspberry Cocoa Brownies


Chocolate Caramel Twix Rice Crispy Treats


Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats


Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats

Cupcakes



Award-Winning Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes


Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting


Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting


Funfetti Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes


Kit Kat Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Filed Under: Round-Up Tagged With: Christmas, gifts from the kitchen, winter

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  1. Debbie G says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Love these recipes. All of yours are amazing and wonderful! Thanks for such a great giveaway. :)

    Reply
  2. Janet T says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I am making hot chocolate powder for friends this Christmas.

    Reply
  3. Shelly says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I’ll definitely be baking cookies to give away!

    Reply
  4. Heather B says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I will be making and giving a homemade gift basket of goodies to my friends and family. It usually includes peppermint bark, buckeyes, sugar cookies, peppermint blossoms, snickerdoodles, Peppermint Vanilla Roll Cake, an assortment of fudge and homemade hot cocoa mix.

    Reply
  5. Annamarie Behring says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I love to make lemon tea cookies and give them as presents :)

    Reply
  6. Joan says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Sugar cookies, spritz, Chex mix, ranch oyster crackers, and several chocolate cookies and fudge.

    Reply
  7. [email protected] & Trinkets says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for including my mix, Carla. You’re encouraging my obsession. :P

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I plan on making cookies as gifts this holiday season.

    Reply
  9. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Great round up of giftable treats!

    Reply
  10. Julianne says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Lots and lots of Christmas cookies!!

    Reply
  11. Mandi says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    This Christmas I’m going on a massive cookie-baking spree… My sister and mother are wanting to give out cookies but have quite a bit on their plate, so I’m making cookies for my neighbors & co-workers, AND theirs… Should be fun!

    Reply
  12. Wehaf says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    I will give mulling spices, and I am now inspired to try the cookie cutter fudge as well.

    Reply
  13. Mona says

    December 4, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Making haystacks this year

    Reply
  14. Jamie says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Lots of chewy gingersnap cookies!

    Reply
  15. Lynnette says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I’ll be making cupcakes for coworkers and maybe taking a stab at some homemade peanut brittle!

    Reply
  16. Terri Hughes says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Cookies or cakes!

    Reply
  17. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    pinnninggggg

    Reply
  18. Leah says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    chocolate, peanut butter pretzels!

    Reply
  19. Barbara Bradford says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    I have been collecting popcorn recipes. Now I just need to come up with a cute way to gift the little bags of different flavors.

    Reply
  20. Brenda E says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    We’ll be giving some flavored popcorns that we make each year. Our friends, neighbors, and family all look forward to this and kind of expect it now. LOL! I’ll also give away some fresh loaves of bread. That is always a hit as well.

    Reply
  21. Karen - Cinnamon Freud says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    I love making fruit cake (underrated dessert) as a gift- so good homemade

    Reply
  22. Megan says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Peppermint bark!

    Reply
  23. Brittany Ricciardi says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Red Velvet Cupcakes!

    Reply
  24. Ame says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    So many ideas for holiday gifts!!

    Reply
  25. Gigi says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Love your recipes! Thanks for a fun giveaway.

    Reply
  26. Val says

    December 7, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I always made a cookies plate for local policeman and fireman – fudge, sugar cookies and what new recipes I find — it’s always a big hit.

    Reply
  27. Kelli says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I’m going to be making chex mix, chocolate covered pretzels, Ritz sandwiches w/different fillings & Tex Mex Pretzels.

    Reply
  28. Susan Christy says

    December 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Fudge & Reese’s temptations

    Reply
  29. Arlene says

    December 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I’m giving my family Christmas dinner from my kitchen this year. :-) I love the idea, and look, of the food gifts in a jar, so homey and artistic looking!

    Reply
  30. Teresa S says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I’ll probably make some cookie plates to give away, but I may also do some spiced nuts for special friends.

    Reply
  31. Heather Ross says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Mmmmmmmmm cookies, brownies, oh the possibilities. …

    Reply
  32. [email protected] is Love says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    This was a Great Blog Post! Jam packed with Fantastic ideas! Wow!
    The book must be Wonnderful!

    Reply
  33. SharonF says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Two things I will be making are peanut butter fudge and decorated sugar cookies with my daughter.

    Reply

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