Heartwarming Gifts from the Kitchen

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

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