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Looking for some holiday inspiration? We've rounded up some of our favorite treats that make wonderful gifts from the kitchen!
There are so many times in the holiday season that you'd love to have a gift on hand. Whether it's for teachers, neighbors, or delivery workers, there's always someone that needs a little treat. Below is a list of our favorite gifts from the kitchen, perfect for sharing with others!
There are all kinds of cookies and fudge, whether you're into decorating, or not. And if you're looking for a different idea, we've included some favorite freezer jam recipes. We know you'll find the perfect recipe for those that you love!
With an easy decorating technique, these fun, festive and super delicious, Christmas Shortbread Cookies look like they came from a fine bake shop!
If you love baking and sharing delicious cookies but don't have a lot of time to fuss with fancy recipes, these Easy Molasses Ginger Cookies are for you!
Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies - easy, whimsical and eye-catching, these incredibly delicious cookies have a buttery shortbread base and a sprinkle coating, topped with a Hershey's candy-cane kiss.
These delicious, one-bowl, no-mixer Sea Salted Brown Sugar Cookies have crispy edges and moist chewy centers!
These Red Velvet Kiss Cookies just might be the most fun, delicious, festive and romantic cookies that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting!
Don't fancy yourself as a fancy cookie maker? Check out these Easy Decorated Christmas Cookies, they're one-bowl, no-mixer and simply delish!
Gingerbread Swirled Fudge- Perfect for entertaining and gift-giving, this fabulous fudge with gingerbread spices is sure to become a favorite tradition!
Candy Cane Fudge - it's the most fun, festive and delicious sweet treat, EVER! Everyone goes crazy over it!
This Winter White Red Velvet Fudge is delicious, beautiful and perfect for any season! Make it for your next party or for gifts!
Sweet and spicy, this Pineapple Habanero Pepper Jelly is delicious on cheese trays and makes a wonderful grilling glaze.
Cranberry Sriracha Pepper Jelly - this stuff is crazy good! We love it spooned over cream cheese and served with crackers but it also makes a wonderful glaze for chicken, pork, salmon, etc.
Easy Blood Orange Marmalade - With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this delicious (not-bitter) marmalade brings a little sunshine to the breakfast table! No canning skills needed!
Gifts from the kitchen are wonderful to give and receive! Pin them now so the recipes will be at your fingertips when you're ready to go into Christmas elf mode!
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Still trying to figure out what homemade gifts I can make for my girls. Lots of great ideas here, Chris! The jelly is high on my list!
Such terrific ideas! Between my neighbors and book club, I'm always looking for homemade holiday gifts!!
That candy cane fudge looks so fun! What a great gift these would all be. I'm sure your friends and family are thrilled to get a package from you this time of year. Great roundup.