homemade christmas food gifts

Rich with cinnamon flavor, these pretty pinwheels are perfect for a cookie swap with the girls. For a green spiral, follow the pistachio variation of our recipe.

The hunt for the perfect hostess gift is over Whip up a batch of these simple, sugar coated treats and place a few in a glass bowl. (Shop for one at your local thrift store and give it a good washing.) Your holiday host will love the pretty and delicious centerpiece.

A popular Hanukkah dessert, Sufganiyot, the Israeli name for jelly doughnut, is a tasty treat everyone will enjoy. Our version calls for red raspberry jelly, but you can tweak the recipe and use your favorite flavor.

These cookies may look like traditional candy canes, but you won t find any peppermint in this recipe. The main ingredient? Cream cheese Package these treats carefully, as the long sticks are fragile.

Give these cookies guilt free This healthy treat is made with whole wheat flour and trans fat free vegetable oil spread.

Spread the love this holiday season with these heart shaped cookies. When giving as a gift, include a few tea bags these cookies are made for dipping.

If you want to see someones face light up, hand them a cookie tin thats actually filled with tiny cakes.

For the savory food lover, these cheesy nut bars are a welcome change from sweet granola.

Impress your friends and family with homemade chocolate bars. Any dried fruit or chocolate type can be substituted and you can go crazy with nuts or spices to your hearts content.

Wrapped in parchment with pretty twine, this tea flavored bread makes the perfect gift.