Homemade Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious! Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or holiday gifting.

These White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the ultimate Christmas treat—soft, sweet, and full of peppermint crunch! Make them two ways for twice the holiday fun. Perfect for cookie trays or gift boxes.

Planning a holiday cookie exchange? You’ll love these 16 easy cookie recipes! From crinkles to classics, there’s something for every baker and every party tray.

Soft, chewy, and dusted with sugar sparkle—these classic Sugar Crinkle Cookies are holiday perfection! Easy to make, beautiful to gift, and ideal for cookie exchanges.

If you love a colorful Christmas cookie, one that comes together in minutes for just pennies on the dollar, this is the perfect recipe for you! These Christmas crinkle cookies are so pretty and delicious!

These cookies go by different names. Some call them Mexican Wedding Cookies, some call them Snowballs. Some call them Pecan Sandies, others call them Pecan Balls. Some folks call these soft bites of wonderment Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cookies. No matter what you call them, they're delicious and super easy to make.

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious gingerbread cookie, this is it! These come together so easily and they’re perfect for rolling and cutting!

Celebrate the season with these colorful and delicious holiday cookies!

Chocolate on chocolate on mint! These gooey, minty cookies will leave you swooning! Hot from the oven or filled with mint chocolate mousse as a sandwich cookie, they're the perfect treat for mint chocolate lovers.

These gorgeous chocolate covered Oreos will make you look and feel like a pro!

In this post we're going to learn how to make easy chocolate-covered Oreos decorated to look like Christmas ornaments!

It’s beginning to look a lot like. . .snowmen! If you’re a fan of Nutter Butter cookies and you’re in the Christmas spirit, I’ve got a great tutorial for you. In this post you’re going to learn how to make Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies!

Cool, minty, sweet. . .this is the perfect chocolate-on-chocolate peppermint bark recipe!

If you're looking for the perfect Christmas candy, one rich with flavor, you're going to love these delicious snowballs!

In this post I'm going to show you how to make luscious soft Christmas peppermints, also known as Butter Mints. They're perfect for Christmas or any time of year.

It's light, it's crunchy, it's buttery, it's covered in chocolate nuts. What more could you ask for from a simple English Toffee recipe?

If you loved that delicious little rectangular box of Cracker Jack as a kid, have I got a treat for you! With this easy recipe you can make your own homemade version any day of the week!

Every now and again a simple recipe comes along that totally blows you away. This is that recipe. Whether you're hoping to impress that special someone or simply come up with a delicious snack, these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles will hit the spot!

If you love the crunch of almonds and coconut but the richness of a chocolate truffle, have I got a treat for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make easy homemade Almond Joy Truffles, loaded with flavor and texture.

If you love the taste of S'Mores around a campfire but you're feeling fancy, have I got a treat for you! This truffle recipe will give you the flavors you love in tiny bite-sized pieces!

If you love the salty goodness of peanuts but the creamy sweetness of chocolate, have I got a treat for you! These easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters are delicious and so easy to make.

If you’re looking for the world’s simplest fudge recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe starts with two simple ingredients: chocolate chips and canned frosting.

In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple and delicious fudge that has the flavors of hot chocolate, completely with tiny marshmallows!

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious chocolate candy, one you can make at home and enjoy for weeks, this is the recipe for you!

If you love the crisp sweet flavor of brittle with the yummy crunch of peanuts, this is the recipe for you. This brittle is a family recipe, passed down over multiple generations. It's easy, and definitely one you'll pass on to your friends and loved ones.

Toasted Coconut Pecan Brittle from Out of the Box Baking.com

If you love the light, sweet texture and flavor of divinity but you've been scared to make it because you think it's too difficult, think again! This easy recipe comes together with ease and tastes amazing.

If you love the combination of caramel, chocolate, and pecans, have I got an easy treat for you! These classic Turtles are a no-bake recipe. In fact, they're easy that the kids can help you!

If you're a fan of those yummy Mounds bars, you're going to flip over this simple recipe. These easy Chocolate Coconut Balls as just as good and simple to make!

In this post I'm going to share a delicious and creamy maple walnut fudge recipe. This fudge is easy and incredibly tasty!

If you love the refreshing flavor of mint and enjoy rich chocolate, then I have a great recipe for you! These Copycat York Peppermint Patties are exactly like the ones you buy in the checkout line. . .but at a fraction of the cost!

If you love silky meringues but you’re also a fan of chocolate and peppermint, then this is the treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make Delicious Peppermint Bark Meringues from scratch.

If you love that delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter you’re going to flip over this simple candy recipe from Out of the Box Baking.

If you loved those amazing Brach’s nougat candies as a child you’re going to flip over this easy DIY version. It calls for just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes!

If you love the flavors found in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup—peanut butter and chocolate, with a bit of a crispy texture, you’re going to absolutely flip over these simple treats!

If you love a great Rice Krispie treat but you’re celebrating the Christmas season, you can really bring the cheer with these delightful little edible ornaments!

Easy Gingerbread Whoopie Pies made from a white cake mix, filled with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A simple, festive holiday dessert that’s soft, spiced, and irresistible!

Warmly spiced gingerbread meets a coffee-kissed buttercream — your kitchen will smell like a holiday coffee shop.

These Grinch Cupcakes will steal the show (but not your Christmas cheer)! Bright, fluffy, and fun to decorate—perfect for parties, neighbors, or classroom treats.

These colorful Christmas cupcakes are easy to decorate and fun to share with your friends and family.

If you're in the mood for chocolate and you've got some overripe bananas on hand, this is the perfect recipe for you! You can merge those two tasty items into one delectable Chocolate Banana Bread!

If you're looking for that classic down-home taste of a great banana bread rich with walnuts, you've come to the right place. In this post I'm going to give you a great go-to recipe you can whip up when you're in a hurry.

This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf is moist, spiced to perfection, and bursting with rich molasses flavor. A timeless holiday classic, perfect with whipped cream or a lemon glaze.

This Jamaican Sticky Gingerbread is rich, moist, and bursting with warm spices, dark molasses, and fresh ginger. Perfect for the holidays, this spiced loaf gets stickier and more flavorful the longer it sits!

If you love the texture and ease of a traditional banana bread but also love the warm, nutty flavor of brown butter, have I got a treat for you! This simple recipe adds rich spices and luscious browned butter for a unique twist on an old favorite.

If you’re looking for a rich, moist loaf of banana bread with the tartness of cranberries have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple to make, loaded with texture and flavor, and made with a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!

If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel pecan banana bread that starts with a box of cake mix. 

Talk about the perfect blend of fall flavors! This delicious sweet bread is perfect for the autumn season. It combines sweet, ripe bananas with the delicious spice of pumpkin!

If you’re looking for a rich, tangly banana bread, one that bakes up perfectly every time, you’re going to flip over this recipe. This Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread is delicious and simple to make. It contains a secret ingredient: Cream Cheese!

It's fall here in the south and everyone is adding pumpkin to their favorite cakes, pies, and cookies. My friend stopped by today and taught me how to make her family's favorite pumpkin bread. . .from scratch!

This Easy Cranberry Pecan Sourdough is a flavorful twist on classic sourdough, packed with tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans. With its chewy crust, soft crumb, and hint of natural sweetness, it’s perfect for toasting, snacking, or serving at holiday tables!

If you’re looking for dry mix recipes that can be made ahead and stored in your pantry or given away as gifts, you’ve come to the right place! In this post I’m sharing three of my fan favorites!