There’s nothing that shows your love quite like a gift from the kitchen that you’ve made with your own two hands. Here are eight ideas for holiday gifts from the kitchen, along with some suggestions to make these treats extra special!
You can reach each recipe by clicking on the picture or the title. Happy kitchen gift-giving!
Eggnog Fudge!
This luxurious fudge is filled with the rich tastes of eggnog and nutmeg, and is a perfect treat at the end of a busy holiday.
Wrap it up this way: Arrange it on this pretty plate, then put the plate down on two pieces of plastic wrap that you have arranged in an X shape. Gather up the ends of the plastic wrap and tie with a ribbon so the fudge is covered.
Make it extra special: Add in a carton of eggnog along with it for the complete eggnog experience!
Christmas Tree Fruit and Cheese Platter!
Let the kiddos help assemble this festive fruit and cheese platter made up of red and green grapes and chunks of your favorite cheese!
Wrap it up this way: Arrange it on this pretty platter that stays behind as part of the gift.
Make it extra special: Add in a sweet smelling baby Christmas tree plant.
Cookie Truffles!
Three ingredients. One hour. 36 mind-blowing cookie truffles. This is an easy dessert recipe you will want to make twice – once to give away and once for yourself!
Wrap it up this way: Pile them only this sweet Cookies For Santa plate that stays behind as part of the gift.
Make it extra special: Add in a recipe card with this recipe written out, because they are going to want to make another batch!
Brown Sugar Chocolate Shortbread!
These melt in your mouth brown sugar chocolate shortbread cookies take just four ingredients! Because we all need some shortbread cookie deliciousness in the house.
Wrap it up this way: Tuck them into this adorable cookie jar that stays behind as part of the gift.
Make it extra special: Add in a box of sweet-smelling Christmas tea to enjoy with the shortbread.
The Best Granola Ever!
This easy-to-make granola is the Southern Husband’s fave! It’s amazing mixed with yogurt and some fresh fruit.
Wrap it up this way: Fill up an old-fashioned mason jar to the very top!
Make it extra special: Add in a sweet cereal bowl for them to enjoy their granola in.
Banana Jam!
Use up those ripe bananas and make someone a perfect present with this quick and easy recipe. Banana jam is perfect on toast, ice cream and sandwiches!
Wrap it up this way: We like an adorable small mason jar for this sweet smelling jam.
Make it extra special: Add in a package of scone mix so they have something to spread their scrumptious banana jam on.
Whipped Cheddar Horseradish Spread!
A delectable gift from your kitchen is only a short whirl in the food processor away with this easy recipe for a tangy cheddar horseradish spread!
Wrap it up this way: Spoon it into these old fashioned ice cream glasses so it is ready to serve.
Make it extra special: Add in a package of rosemary crackers so they have something to spread their dreamy cheese spread on.
Buttered Orange Rosemary Nuts!
This easy recipe for buttered orange rosemary nuts takes just five minutes! Make sure you make extra, because they go fast.
Wrap it up this way: Pour them into this festive canister that stays behind as another gift.
Make it extra special: Add in a package of holiday cocktail napkins. And/or a bottle of your favorite wine!
I hope this gives you some delicious ideas! And if you have more Gifts From The Kitchen ideas, please share them in the comments. Happy Merry Ho-Ho-Ho!
Hi there! I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN! My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too. Let’s cook together!
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