1Bourbon Balls
C.W. Newell
You can lift someone’s spirits this holiday season with spiked bourbon balls―well, the adults anyway. They’re rich and decadent and yet are super easy to make thanks to a box of vanilla wafers.
Get Ree’s Bourbon Balls recipe.
2Oreo Fudge
C.W. Newell
Fudge is a classic holiday treat that makes an ideal food gift because it stays good for at least a week. But if you’re intimidated by a candy thermometer, don’t fret! This version doesn’t require one.
Get Ree’s Oreo Fudge recipe.
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3Spicy Chex Mix
C.W. Newell
If you’re gifting to a person who doesn’t like sweets, you can still give them a treat. Go for snackable Check mix. It’s easy to pack and lasts for about a week. This version has a spicy kick to it, too!
Get the Spicy Chex Mix recipe.
4Cornflake Wreaths
Will Dickey
These cute Christmas sweets are both great to give out and fun to make with the kiddos. All it takes is marshmallows and cereal colored with green food coloring and topped with red cinnamon candies.
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5Christmas Bark
C.W. Newell
Here’s a scrumptious holiday treat that you can prepare in a matter of minutes. Buttery club crackers get covered in bubbling caramel to create something similar to toffee. It’s then smothered in rich white chocolate, sprinkles, and peppermints.
Get Ree’s Christmas Bark recipe.
6Holiday Haystacks
Will Dickey
No-bake goodies are a no-brainer! These holiday haystacks involve melting chocolate, then tossing in crunchy bits like chow mein noodles, salted almonds and pistachios. Decorate with festive sprinkles for a finishing touch.
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7Gingerbread Truffles
David Malosh
Gingerbread is one of the best holiday flavors—which is why it’s wonderful that these have their warm flavor in the soft texture of a truffle that melts in your mouth. A white chocolate glaze and fun sprinkles finishes them off.
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8Jeweled Divinity Candy
Will Dickey
Stunning and so seasonal, this old-fashioned treat will delight anyone who takes a bite. It tastes like the best combination of meringue, nougat, and marshmallow with gummy candies mixed in.
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9Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
C.W. Newell
Make these cute cowboy boot and star cookies to dole out this Christmas season. They’ll make your loved ones smile, even before they take a bite! Decorating with royal icing is easier than you think.
Get Ree’s Cut-Out Sugar Cookies recipe.
10Sugar Cookie Biscotti
C.W. Newell
How merry and bright are these colorful bites? They’ll pair perfectly with a warm cup of coffee or tea this holiday season. Just don’t forget the sweet glaze for dipping and drizzling.
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11Christmas Cracker Candy
Danielle Daly
This classic treat combines crisp saltine crackers with homemade toffee and a chocolate-Nutella topping. It’s all finished with festive sprinkles and candies to make it look and taste completely irresistible!
Get the Christmas Cracker Candy recipe.
12Gingerbread Syrup
Danielle Daly
This sweet syrup has just the right amount of holiday spice! It can be used for shaking up a seasonal cocktail, stirred into a cup of coffee, or even drizzled over a stack of pancakes instead of syrup for a festive twist.
Get the Gingerbread Syrup recipe.
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13Chocolate Sugar Cookies
David Malosh
Imagine your recipient’s face when they open the container to find these snowy, chocolatey cookies. Use a cookie cutter to get the shape, then decorate them with white icing and sanding sugar.
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14Pecan Pralines
Caitlin Bensel
These classic Southern candies are quite literally the sweetest gift of them all! They pack really well in airtight tins filled with tissue paper and can stay fresh for up to a week―assuming they last that long. 😉
Get the Pecan Pralines recipe.
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15Potato Candy
C.W. Newell
If you’ve never made this unique retro candy, you and your recipient are (literally) in for a treat. Yes, it’s actually made from a potato but all you’ll taste is a peanut butter-filled sweet.
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16Scotcheroos
Danielle Daly
This simple crunchy peanut butter treat is always a hit no matter what time of year it is! The sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top to balances out the sweetness.
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17Sugar Cookie Fudge
Danielle Daly
This fun twist on sugar cookies doesn’t even require you to turn on the oven. The homemade fudge is so simple to make—and it looks cute, too!
Get the Sugar Cookie Fudge recipe.
18Rum Balls
Caitlin Bensel
Warning: Adults only for this sweet treat! These festive bites certainly pack a punch and they will definitely be a hit. You can be really creative with the toppings to make them unique to the recipient, too.
Get the Rum Balls recipe.
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19Pizzelle
Caitlin Bensel
This classic Italian cookie looks so impressive thanks to the heated decorative iron that cooks them. Don’t they look just like pretty snowflakes? Once they cool, they can stack really well in packaging.
Get the Pizzelle recipe.
20Brittle
Caitlin Bensel
This homemade brittle uses four types of nuts (cashews, pecans, peanuts, and almonds) for the ultimate wow factor. Pack it up in a pretty tin for gifting.
Get the Brittle recipe.
Kara Zauberman is the Senior Editor of Content Strategy at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, lifestyle, news, and more. When she’s not writing and editing, you can find her seeking out new restaurants or cooking for friends and family.
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