Creative Christmas: Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen

5 Comments | Written on December 5, 2011 at 11:00 am, by The Editors

Toffee Blondies in a Jar

The secret to giving a dessert mix as a gift is to give people something they’ll actually want to make. These moist toffee blondies definitely fit the bill.

Brownies in a Jar

So do these classic brownies.

Mediterranean Herb Salt Blend

Herbed salts are also clever — and pretty. Plus your recipients can use them for months.

Cranberry Infused Vodka

You don’t have to use the finest vodka here; a decent middle-of-the-road version will do. And making this gorgeous libation couldn’t be easier.

Minty Hot Cocoa Mix

Who doesn’t love a good mug of steaming hot cocoa during the holiday season (and beyond)?

Choco-Coffee Hot Fudge Sauce

Really, no one needs a decadent chocolate dessert sauce infused with coffee liqueur — which is why it makes such a perfect gift.

Blueberry Tea Scone Mix

It’s a good idea to whip up a batch of these scones so you can pass along the finished product with the gift; one bite, and your recipients will be eager to make their own. (Plus you get to keep some for yourself!)

We all know the jokes about the Christmas fruitcake that comes in the mail and ends up as a door stopper. Sadly, that mythical fruitcake (like something out of National Lampoon‘s version of Christmas) seems to have tarnished what is an otherwise sweet and thoughtful Christmas gift idea: homemade gifts right from your kitchen. If you’re like us, you no doubt have a whole list of people you’d like to spread some holiday cheer to—neighbors, coworkers, friends. So when a Christmas card doesn’t feel like enough, but you’re not exactly going to put an iPad in the stocking of everyone you know, give them something special this season that comes with a warm and homey touch.

Christmas cookies make a great gift, too! Wrap an assortment of these goodies up in a festive tin:

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Categories: Christmas | Tags: Christmas, Christmas Cookies, Christmas Desserts, Christmas Party, Winter
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5 Responses to “Creative Christmas: Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen”

kitchemcook says:

December 6, 2011 at 9:06 pm

If you click on the arrows there are more ideas!

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Mike Brewer says:

December 6, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Lakelady,
I agree 1,000 percent!!!
Makes me think there are other sites that are better. And, both of these ideas are kinda lame. Gosh, I never thought of those ideas before.

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Lakelady says:

December 6, 2011 at 11:14 am

Two items? That’s the big Creative Christmas Homemade Gifts From Your Kitchen? How disappointing. I was hoping for at least 10 items I could make, and I got 2. Sheesh!

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- cookielady says:
  
  December 6, 2011 at 9:08 pm
  
  You should click the arrows there are more ideas!
  
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- Nanette Maxim says:
  
  December 14, 2011 at 8:33 am
  
  Dear Lakelady and Mike Brewer: There are a lot more ideas there. Just click on the slideshow (the arrows on the first picture) to find more homemade gifts. Thanks for your feedback. It helps us to know when you’re happy and when you’re frustrated so we can make the most cook-friendly site. Please keep reading! Best, Nanette Maxim, Editor
  
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