Eos Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Besides cookies?  I need some inspiration! Homemade items I've received include eggnog and spice mixes. Edited November 12, 2023 by Eos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Homeschool days…we did a Make nTake every year. Bean  soup jar and included a spice packet. (No, I don’t have that recipe) Snowman  soup - dollar store Christmas mugs with a packet of hot chocolate and a candy cane and a little poem..(nope don’t have that open, but I’m sure you could find something on Pinterest) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoret Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Granola -- everyone I have given it to loves it and always asks for more. Also, chocolate truffles of varying kinds Edited November 12, 2023 by Amoret 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I plan to make Cajun pretzels this year. Â https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2014/01/addictively-delicious-cajun-pretzels.html?m=1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Coffee cake of your favorite kind, baked in small aluminum loaf pans. (The disposable ones you can buy at the grocery store.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I am using this recipe for hot cocoa mix. https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/best-hot-chocolate-mix-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-113807 I am making up pancake mix as well. We will be giving away a quart to each person, two to each couple, of dried cinnamon apples, and dried pineapple. I homemade canned peach salsa pint jar and one pint of my canned beef roast. Mark is the candy maker, and will give away tins filled with chocolate fudge, English toffee, and peanut brittle. Those who will not be celebrating Christmas Eve Smorrebrod with us will receive a desert tray prior to the holiday with Kringle, Honninghjerter, Peppernodder, Finsk Brod, and Vaniljekranse. I have made Danse Lagenkage in the past, and it was very good. But, I have so much to do and that is best made the day of, so I am not making it this year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Last year I made a few sets of frozen sourdough cinnamon rolls packaged in disposable aluminum tins. Â The tins came with covers. Â I put icing in a plastic piping bag to freeze too. Â Printed out instructions to finish nicely which was basically defrost over night, bake at x temp for 35-45 minutes, cool 15 minutes, ice and enjoy. Â Â One could certainly do this without having a sourdough starter and just use regular yeasted dough. Â 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 My sister gives us those cinnamon sugar covered nuts. I prefer straight almonds but she does mixed nuts. I make dehydrated pineapple (with no added sugar). My nephew likes cowboy candy (basically a sweet pickled jalapenos), my son loves my homemade applesauce and gets a couple of cases. My dad gets a pot of chicken noodle soup (my mom doesn't cook much anymore and my dad loves homemade soup). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Mmmm, it's working! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, WildflowerMom said: I plan to make Cajun pretzels this year.  https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2014/01/addictively-delicious-cajun-pretzels.html?m=1 have you made these before? It's an interesting recipe and I might make these as a gift but was wondering if you've had success with them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 https://www.food.com/recipe/honey-chipotle-pecans-128373  these are good. But, I’ve had people tell me they’re too spicy. I think they’re addictive! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I make jelly and jam throughout the year and give a variety at Christmas. We have also made homemade oatmeal pancake mix; For families with younger children we have a large gingerbread man pan that we use to make a large gingerbread cooked and provide various candies and icing for the family to decorate it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, Kassia said: have you made these before? It's an interesting recipe and I might make these as a gift but was wondering if you've had success with them . No, I haven’t.  I’m planning to do them the few days before thanksgiving so I’ll try to remember to post and let you know how they turned out.  1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, WildflowerMom said: No, I haven’t.  I’m planning to do them the few days before thanksgiving so I’ll try to remember to post and let you know how they turned out.  that would be great, thank you! Hope they are wonderful! 🙂 eta: @Bootsiethe gingerbread w/decorations is such a fantastic idea! Edited November 12, 2023 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 We've made this pumpkin bread before, and everyone likes it. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6820/downeast-maine-pumpkin-bread/ We do cut the sugar a bit and use half applesauce, half oil. We've also made savory kolaches. These are a big hit, but they are also a lot of work. The dough is basically this recipe, but we make scrambled eggs/bacon/cheese/ham combos, but close up the dough so the contents are surrounded by the bread. https://www.homesicktexan.com/sweet-escape-kolaches/ These are like the ones from the Kolache Factory - https://kolachefactory.com/menu/savory 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I don't make any food gifts. 🙂 I've loved receiving spiced nuts, fudge, caramel candies, caramel popcorn, breads (quick and yeast), and cinnamon rolls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Hot fudge. I give it away in the little  half-pint mason jars. Edited November 12, 2023 by Forget-Me-Not 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Pumpkin bread, orange cranberry bread, chocolate-dipped pretzels, and homemade vanilla. We have sent Harry and David pears. (And we enjoy receiving them!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I'm also making this apple pie bread. https://www.spendwithpennies.com/warm-apple-pie-bread-with-cinnamon/ 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Toocrazy!! said: https://www.food.com/recipe/honey-chipotle-pecans-128373  these are good. But, I’ve had people tell me they’re too spicy. I think they’re addictive! Making these!! Yum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 My friends in general are much more talented in the kitchen than I am. 1 always gives us a pumpkin roll and 1 does a basket full all sorts of goodie cheese, nuts, dips, pretzels that have been covered, infused and generally made yummy. So I tend to do infused booze or drink mix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Homemade kahlua has been our Thing for years. We make our own labels, and decant into corked bottles. We have fewer coffee lovers in our life now, so need a new drink to make. I’m thinking of trying limoncello or something chocolate this year — need to get on it! We make bacon jam for a few select people (FIL) but it gets gobbled up so fast, only a few receive it as gifts. DS and I make it. It must be consumed soon after making, so it’s not like a jam that can sit in the shelf for a bit. Friends make coquito every year and we look forward to that! Flavored butters were a hit here, too.  Edited November 12, 2023 by Spryte 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Spryte said: We make bacon jam for a few select people (FIL) but it gets gobbled up so fast, only a few receive it as gifts. DS and I make it. It must be consumed soon after making, so it’s not like a jam that can sit in the shelf for a bit. I'd love the recipe if you don't mind sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 @Eos Great thread! Thank you! I needed some inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I make Christmas crack for the neighbors. My husband really wanted to go caroling and pass out plates of various goodies. After a few years of attempting that with young kids and me about losing my mind we switched to a simple purchased item like nice cookies or mixed nuts or something like that. Now that the kids are older I still don't want to do the variety plates but I like doing just one thing and the Christmas crack is a huge hit. People love it.  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 53 minutes ago, aaplank said: I'd love the recipe if you don't mind sharing. I will hunt it down and post it soon! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I’ve done vanilla before; rum and vodka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Bootsie said: ; For families with younger children we have a large gingerbread man pan that we use to make a large gingerbread cooked and provide various candies and icing for the family to decorate it. This is perfect for a family we know. 5 hours ago, Spryte said: Homemade kahlua has been our Thing for years. We make our own labels, and decant into corked bottles. We have fewer coffee lovers in our life now, so need a new drink to make. I’m thinking of trying limoncello or something chocolate this year — need to get on it! We make bacon jam for a few select people (FIL) but it gets gobbled up so fast, only a few receive it as gifts. DS and I make it. It must be consumed soon after making, so it’s not like a jam that can sit in the shelf for a bit. Friends make coquito every year and we look forward to that! Flavored butters were a hit here, too.  Yum to all these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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