What have I done for the holidays so far? Hmmmm. Let’s see. I’ve decorated half of our tree because the cats are getting into EVERYTHING. I found out that my cat can open up a tupperware container with her paws. COOOOOOOL. I’m just starting to organize my brain re: homemade gifts. Are you making anything fun for gifts this holiday season? If you’re stumped/looking for ideas let’s dip into the Shutterbean archives and HOOK YOU UP!
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CASHEW SESAME SEED BRITTLE
Total crack. A salty sweet dream. I made these last year and found a rogue jar in my pantry last month. I ate them. Not mad at it. Also, they were still good!
SALTED ROCKY ROAD FUDGE–
With the help of smoked almonds, this Rocky Road Fudge is perfect for that salty sweet lover.
Side note: I am a salty sweet lover
GLUTEN FREE FUDGY BROWNIES
If you need a good recipe for your gluten free friends and family, this one is fantastic.
COOKIES & CREAM PEPPERMINT BARK
The creaminess of white chocolate gets married with Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Joe Joe’s and topped with broken candy canes. It’s cookies & cream meets candy cane BARK!
CHOCOLATE CHUNK BLONDIES
The walnuts…they get me EVERY TIME. I can’t stop eating these when I make them.
I find that people like bars after they’ve been assaulted with SO MANY COOKIES.
COCONUT BLONDIES
If you love blondies AND you love macaroons, these are for you. You’re gonna love how chewy they are and they’re full of nuts too! SO GOOD.
CRUNCHY PEPPERMINT BARK
It’s not Christmas unless I’m making crunchy peppermint bark. The rice krispies are EVERYTHING.
BOURBON SALTED CARAMELS
Three of my favorite words. I think I might use some Apple Cinnamon Bourbon on my next batch!
COCONUT LIME BARS
I forgot about these guys! Now that I am looking at this picture I MUST MAKE THEM. I wonder how I can adapt them? Maybe make an orange version? Ooooh. I wonder if we could add rum…. I NEED THESE.
HONEY CANDIED WALNUTS
The most versatile honey candied walnut recipe! I’d appreciate a jar or two. Perfect addition to salads & yogurt. But really… we just eat them all the handful, right?
TROPICAL BARK
A very pretty bark! This one will transport you to the tropics with the candied fruit & citrus vibe!
ALMOND PIZZELLES
Dainty, delicate and pretty. My grandma would give us containers filled with these during the holidays.
We’d plow through them in no time.
MAPLE BOURBON PUMPKIN BUTTER
Everyone could use a jar of maple bourbon pumpkin butter! They can put it in their overnight oats and make Pumpkin Overnight Oats with it.
COCONUT + ALMOND CARAMEL CORN
Makes the best teachers gifts…
RICE KRISPY BALLS with SPRINKLES
Get the kids involved! Dip them in chocolate. Make snowmen with white chocolate!
PEAR CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
My mom used to make something similar and give them out as gifts when we had people over.
It wasn’t Christmas in my house if we didn’t have 5 loaves of bread wrapped up in aluminum foil on the counter….THAT WE COULD NOT EAT. MOM!
SALTED CARAMEL MACAROONS
These things are straight up ADDICTIVE. Also, bonus points if you drizzle chocolate on top.
PIGNOLI COOKIES
My dad’s favorite cookie. You’ll love the almondy/chewy situation it’s got going on with the crunch of the pine nuts!
CINNAMON SUGAR TORTILLA BITES
I make these for Valentine’s Day but you can easily use a tree shaped cookie cutter and make cute little trees. They’re so easy to make and an unexpected treat!
FLOURLESS COCONUT CHOCOLATE DROPS
Totally gluten free— like a cross between a cookie & brownie. Oh and there’s coconut up in there too.
CANDIED CITRUS PEEL
These were a hit with my family. We all just put them in cocktails or ate them alone!
Chocolate dipped if you feel so inclined!
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PRETZELS
The easiest present to make! Get your kids involved in this one.
HOT COCOA POPCORN
Look! I put this popcorn in mugs. You could wrap it up with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows & a good book.
CANDY CANE VODKA
Booze Infusion. Put those candy canes to good use. Excellent in hot chocolate.
HOMEMADE LIMONCELLO
Quick! Get on this.
APPLE CINNAMON INFUSED BOURBON
3-4 days and you’re GOLDEN.
HOMEMADE AMARETTO
Instant hit! You don’t need any infusion time. Make this the day you give it!
BLACKBERRY THYME INFUSED VODKA
I gifted this to friends this week and they’re already asking me to make them more. GOOD SIGN!!
BANANA WALNUT GRANOLA
I love making granola for gifts. The best part is that it makes your house smell wonderful and everyone (including you!) is hooked up with breakfast for awhile.
KILLER GRANOLA
ONE OF THE BEST RECIPES EVER. It earns it’s killer status for sure.
HOMEMADE MULLING SPICE MIX
Make your house and other people’s house smell FAB.
HOMEMADE SUGAR SCRUBS
Rough skin ahead! It’s just another Winter annoyance. Make some sugar scrubs and give them away as gifts!
Give the gift of personalized napkins. Here’s how to make them with BLEACH!
Happy Homemade Gift Making!
