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14 Homemade Goodies That Are Perfect for Last-Minute Gifting
Because a homemade gift means so much more than a gift card. And with just a little time and a few pantry staples, you can create something truly special. Whether it’s a loaf of bread or a batch of cookies, these simple yet thoughtful food gifts prove that heartfelt doesn’t have to mean complicated.
From kitchen to gift box, check below for recipes that are made with heart and wrapped with charm.
Hungry for more? Explore our library of Holiday Recipes for ideas & inspo for every gathering this season!
Traditional Gingerbread Loaf with Butter Sauce
Gingerbread, but make it buttery.
Spices, molasses and a drizzle of butter sauce come together in this classic gingerbread loaf. Perfect for gifting or keeping it all to yourself (no judgment here!).
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Soft Gingerbread Cookies
These cookies are everything you love about holiday baking—warm, rich and just the right amount of chew!
For an extra touch of charm, wrap a stack of these cookies in parchment paper and tie with a festive ribbon.
Chocolate Loaf with Peppermint Glaze
A Christmas food gift that’s festive and fabulous.
With simple staples like butter, cocoa powder and sugar, it’s as easy to whip up as it is impressive. Don’t forget to top it off with crushed candy canes!
Caramel Corn
Golden, crunchy and gone before you know it.
Ready in under an hour, this snack is coated in buttery caramel made from brown sugar, butter and a hint of salt, then baked to crisp perfection.
Spicy Nuts
Snack time just got an upgrade.
Toss your favorite mixed nuts in a blend of spices, sugar and a hint of heat, then roast until golden and crunchy.
Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread
Skip the store-bought and gift a loaf that’s straight from the heart.
Start by browning butter to bring out its nutty flavor, mix with pumpkin, spices and vanilla, then fold in diced apples for the ultimate holiday treat.
Orange-Cardamom Marmalade
Bright, tangy oranges meet the warm allure of cardamom, creating a spread that’s anything but basic.
Slather it on toast, pair it with pastries or sneak it into your favorite snacks.
White Chocolate Bark with Cranberries and Pistachios
Holiday cheer served in every bite.
Creamy white chocolate gets a festive upgrade with a pop of tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios and a whisper of orange zest.
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Cardamom Butter Cookies
Flaky, fragrant and a total showstopper.
Topped with a drizzle of chocolate and delicate rose petals, they’re equal parts indulgent and elegant.
Raspberry Cardamom Snowflake Pull-Apart Wreath
This homemade food gift is part dessert, part holiday decoration—and all delicious. Sweet raspberry filling meets warm cardamom spice in a pull-apart bread that’s almost too pretty to eat (almost).
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Orange Blossom Almond Loaf
A loaf so good, it might outshine dessert.
With its light, citrusy aroma and soft, buttery crumb, it’s ideal for any and every holiday hang.
No-Knead Cranberry-Rosemary Bread
Artisan vibes, zero effort.
Tart cranberries and fragrant rosemary are tucked into a golden, crusty loaf with zero kneading required—just mix, rest, bake and enjoy.
Cinnamon Brown Butter Brioche Wreath
Why hang a wreath when you can eat one instead?
Here’s holiday magic in bread form—golden, buttery and swirled with warm cinnamon goodness. It’s a centerpiece that’s as chic as it is delicious.
Braided Challah
Soft inside, golden outside.
With a golden crust, soft and slightly sweet interior and its signature intricate braid, this bread is perfect for sharing, snacking or turning into the best holiday French toast of your life.
Hungry for more? Explore our library of Holiday Recipes for ideas & inspo for every gathering this season!
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