Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen
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There is something really special about giving and receiving a homemade gift from the kitchen. These delicious recipes from fellow bloggers are sure to please everyone on your Christmas list!
I’ve gathered together edible gifts to bake from cookies and candy to special treats as well as items that would be perfect in a gift basket such as homemade jams or in cellophane bags like peppermint bark. Or just give any of these homemade food gifts with love to the recipient.
One of my favorite things to do is to select one recipe and make it in batches to give to friends, teachers or family. By making several at one time it takes less time and I feel more productive.
My M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift is the perfect homemade edible gift and it tastes delicious as well! Tie it up with a pretty ribbon and check it off your list!
Cookies and Candy
Marty’s Musings: M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift
Love giving handmade goodies from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift recipe includes a FREE printable and label!
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Marty’s Musings: Rice Krispies Treat Ornament
This Rice Krispies treats ornament is a perfect way to help your kids imagination soar!
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Hoosier Homemade: Cookie Dough Truffles
These cookie dough truffles are super easy, and filled with delicious chocolate chips, but don’t worry, there are no eggs, making it safe to eat!
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How to Home: Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters
If you're looking for an easy-to-make gift from the kitchen this slow cooker candy is not only easy-to-make but it tastes delicious and is perfect for gift giving.
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Inspiration for Moms: Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
All you need is five simple ingredients to make these delicious graham cracker toffee bars.
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Anderson and Grant: Chocolate Covered Cherries
Homemade chocolate covered cherry cordials are a delicious candy treat to make for Christmas….so much better than the boxed versions you can buy at the store.
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Chalking up Success: Chocolate Dipped Christmas Tree Cookies
These chocolate-dipped Christmas tree cookies and the decorating bit are beginner-friendly.
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Ruffles and Rain Boots: Sugar Plum Fairy Fudge
Lightly pink in color and sweetened as much or as little as you like, this simple fudge recipe is the best.
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Savor the Best: Florentine Cookies
Lacy Florentine Cookies are a delight to the tastebuds with their rich, buttery, flavor and subtle almond tast
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Drinks and Beverages
Marty’s Musings: Frozen Jello Punch
Everyone will love this frozen jello punch, a favorite easy recipe to prepare ahead of time for weddings, parties, and showers with friends and family!
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My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Hot Cocoa Gift Jars
Giving the gift of handmade goodies is one of my favorite things to do and this peppermint hot cocoa gift diy in a jar is so easy and so delicious
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Fresh Coast Eats: Homemade Baileys Irish cream
A quick + simple imitation recipe for Bailey's using very limited ingredients. This is the BEST Irish cream recipe you'll ever try!
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Design Dazzle: Mistletoe Cider
We’ve given spiced apple cider several times over the years and this is a very unique gift that people love!!
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House of Nash Eats: Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Rich, creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix is perfect for keeping in your cupboard for whenever the craving for a warm treat hits you when the weather is chilly!
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Our Tiny Nest: Homemade Irish Cream Recipe
This homemade Irish cream is a favorite among family and friends! It tastes really yummy, makes you feel all warm and toasty inside and makes great homemade gifts.
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Our Crafty Mom: Christmas Hot Cocoa Bombs
These yummy red velvet chocolate spheres are perfect for gift gifting, or enjoying with the kids while watching your favorite holiday movie!
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B4 and Afters: Easy DIY Coffee Creamer
Simple ideas for making your own inexpensive coffee creamer!
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Tastes of Homemade: Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Warm spices are combined with brown sugar, butter and maple syrup for a perfect winter beverage.
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Homemade Treats
Marty’s Musings: Homemade Potpourri with All Natural Ingredients
Here’s a great idea that uses simple ingredients found in most kitchens. This homemade potpourri is made with all natural ingredients and doesn’t take much time to prepare!
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Weekend Craft: Smores Snack Mix
These S’mores bites are only 4 ingredients and takes just minutes to make.
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The Flour Handprint: Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Sweet, tart, and silky smooth slow cooker apple butter is so easy to make with just a handful of basic ingredients.
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Eleanor Rose Home: Christmas Potpourri in a Jar
This holiday season let the fragrance of Christmas fill the homes family and friends with this DIY Christmas potpourri in a jar.
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Rose Bakes: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade Vanilla Extract only has 2 ingredients, is super easy to make and will save you lots of money if you use it often.
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The Magical Slow Cooker: Christmas Jam
Skip the powdered pectin and the need to bring things to a full rolling boil and go for this dump-and-go fresh fruit recipe.
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What’s Cookin Chicago: Raspberry Chipotle Jam
This jam has all the sweetness of raspberries with a slight kick of heat from the chipotle peppers added in.
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Making Manzanita: Stovetop Potpourri Gift
Make this stovetop potpourri gift in a jar to give to friends and family this holiday season!
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Sadler Designs: Homemade Vanilla Extract
You can use your own vanilla extract to make homemade vanilla ice cream, homemade vanilla pudding, homemade vanilla frosting, and the list goes on and on!
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DIY Handmade Items
Cottage on Bunker Hill: Fresh Herb Swag
I have a pretty handmade idea that you can make in about 15 minutes AND you can grab the supplies in the produce department!
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Pine and Poplar: DIY Handwritten Recipe Towel
Preserve and display a loved one’s handwriting in your kitchen with this DIY handwritten recipe towel tutorial.
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DIY Beautify: Lavender Lemon Sugar Scrub
A great gift idea, this sugar scrub has dried lavender and lemon as well as essential oils, and takes just minutes to make.
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Savory Experiments: Rosemary Salt
Not only is it a delicious condiment and seasoning, Rosemary Salt is also great as a gift.
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2 Bees in a Pod: Christmas Cookie Bag
This is a great way to gift cookies with a DIY Christmas cookie bag for for neighbors and friends.
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What great ideas – thanks so much for this post! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thanks, Jeanine. Happy New Year!