Holiday Baking: Tasty Gifts Everyone Will Love

We’ve all experienced gift-giving stress during the holidays. Does your cousin really need another wine bottle stopper? How many candles can one family really burn in a year? Did you get that cute snowman print for your boss last year, or your neighbor? Who can remember?! 

In the modern world of one-click ordering and free next day shipping, the best gifts are homemade with love. Cookies, sweet breads, cakes, brownies – everyone loves sweets, especially during the holidays.  Whether you need a cookie tray for the office Christmas party or a small, thoughtful gift for your neighbors, Easy Home Meals has a wealth of ideas to fit every taste preference, and more importantly, time commitment. Here are just a few recipe ideas to get you started! 

Easy Seasonal Favorites 

Your kids will love making these Christmas Tree Cookies, perhaps to leave a few for Santa? 

Pretzel Caramel Chip Cookies hit that sweet and salty spot we all love. 

Try these Upside Down Apple Turnovers, perfect for either a sweet start to your morning or an after-dinner treat.

One Pan and You’re Done! 

Bring a pan of these Peanut Butter Cookie Brownies to your office holiday party, and you’ll surely be the star! 

If you weren’t quite ready for fall to end, you can relive the feeling with these  S’more Cookie Bars.

These Over The Top Blondies are a nice alternative for the non-chocoholics out there! 

Put a Personal Spin on a Classic 

For a unique twist on a seasonal favorite, try this Maple Miso Pecan Pie.

Putting a tray of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies on the table will bring out the kid in everyone!

These Carrot Cupcakes with Ricotta Frosting are bite-size versions of the beloved family favorite.

What will you be baking for your loved ones this holiday season? Share with us on social @EasyHomeMeals!