Gifts You Can Eat (aka The Best Kind)

What’s better than a gift from the heart? A gift from the kitchen! From White Chocolate Almond Agave Cookie Dough Cups to Spiced Apple Cider Caramels, a Spicy Hot Chocolate Mason Jar or a basket with a little bit of everything, we’ve got you covered with tips, tricks and recipes to make you the ultimate gift giver this year.

Personalization is Key

Turn simple gifts into extraordinary ones by doing a little bit of legwork. Before you pick out what you like to eat, pause, and think: does the gift recipient prefer sweet or savory? Milk or dark chocolate? Do they have allergies? What's their favorite color? With a list of details, you can personalize even store bought gifts: use ribbons in their favorite color to wrap a box; use icing in their favorite flavor to write their names on bakery cookies. 

Wrap it Up

Don’t want to get stuck buying 10 different kinds of holiday wrapping paper and tissue paper? Buy a large roll of craft paper and a large bag of craft crinkle cut filling. The craft filling offers a neutral background for your goodies, while the paper is easy to decorate. Once you wrap up your box, use permanent markers to draw and write all over your package. Additionally, if sending off by post you can write their address directly on the box. How easy is that?

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Bite Sized Recipes

To make edible gift giving a little easier, start with a base that you can easily personalize for others. From flavored tequilas, salt blends, even butters, there's a quick, easy, and delicious gift for everyone! 

For a bakers touch, try Almond Agave Thumbprint Cookies. They are deliciously sweet and nutty, and you can change out the jam flavor per person for a personal touch. Have left over cookie dough? Make White Chocolate Almond Agave Cookie Dough Cups! Swap out white chocolate for milk or dark to get a variety.

And for those that are on chocolate overload? Alfajores, from peppermint to coconut, are a great choice because you can easily change fillings and flavors per person.

Gift in a Jar

Jars are an excellent (and eco friendly!) way to present your gift. Getting a mason jar with a handle makes it an instant go-to mug, perfect for hot apple cider, hot cocoa, and beyond. To gift hot chocolates, simply mix up the dry ingredients in the jar and scribble instructions on a tag. Then take a bow because you just made an excellent gift!

Basket of Goodies

If you're whipping gifts for a family, make a basket! Pick up an inexpensive basket from the craft store and fill half way up with craft paper filling. Then package 2-3 servings of bites and place them in the basket. Remember presentation, presentation, and presentation. Use little jars, clear bags, or boxes with windows so your treats are clearly visible. Include a handwritten card and voila, your basket of treats is complete!

The holidays are about spending time with loved ones. What better way to do that then with a few treats in hand? Whether you’re a baker, a spice connoisseur, have a lot of time or no time at all, there is an easy foodie gift you can make, wrap up, and gift to the ones you love.