Heartwarming Gifts from the Kitchen

Gift the gift of muffins this season with a package of spiced ginger muffin mix.  Just combine all of the dry ingredients and place in an airtight container. Make a  festive tag with the recipe instructions and attach to the container.   The recipient will only need to add butter, an egg and milk and bake.Recipe: Ginger and Spice and Everything Nice Muffin Mix 

Making baked goods for frieinds and family is easy when you start with a packaged brownie mix and stir in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and peanuts.  You might need to make an extra batch so you'll have enough to wrap up for gifts.Recipe: Rocky Road Bars

Remind each guest to bring copies of her cookie recipe to share...everyone can tuck their favorite recipes in the handy pocket on the take-home cookie sacks that they'll fill at your party.Recipe: Candy Cane Cookies

Nothing dresses up a homemade food gift like adding a snazzy bowtie. Send guests home with a little something sweet to put under their pillows--brownie ingredients layered in a jar. Print the instructions on a cute card and attach it to the jar.Recipe: Tuxedo Brownies in a Jar  

Use a paint pen to draw "peppermint" swirls or a name and dots on a plain mug...add stripes around the handle if you wish. Fill the mug with goodies or treats and you have the perfect gift for your favorite snacker!Recipe: Pretzel Wands

Top jars of Holiday Jam with batting and homespun and decorate with buttons...great for sharing with friends & neighbors!Recipe: Holiday Jam

For a quick and tasty treat, try adding a little extra flavor to your favorite packaged cocoa...cinnamon, chocolate syrup, or sweetened condensed milk. Adults will love a splash of amaretto or butterscotch schnapps, and whipped cream with sprinkles will bring out the kid in anyone.Recipe: Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

Need a bunch of little gifts for your friends, neighbors, or teachers? Share pretty little boxes filled with butter fudge.Recipe: Christmas Butter Fudge

For munchers on the go, fill little pails with Spiced Pecans.Recipe: Spiced Pecans

Add a bag of Herbed Oyster Crackers to go along with this hearty soup mix. The pair offers just the right combination for chasing the chill away.Recipe: Patchwork Soup Mix

Give this mix along with a jar of Coffee Syrup. They'll be a welcome eye-opener for breakfast!Recipe: Cappuccino Waffle Mix with Coffee Syrup

Give Brownies Baked In A Jar with whimsical sundae dishes, colorful spoons, and a sampling of ice-cream toppings.Recipe: Brownies Baked In A Jar