Kelsey Nixon's Holiday Handmade Gift Guide

Kelsey Nixon shares her edible gift recipes for everyone on your list.

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Salted Caramel Sauce

Salted caramel sauce is great in just about everything. Give it in glass jars with recipe cards attached for caramel dip, milkshakes and more.

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Gingerbread Cake Truffles

Gingerbread is anything but boring when rolled up with lemon cream cheese frosting and drenched in white-chocolate candy coating.

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Truffles

Holiday Mulling Spices

Combine the cinnamon sticks, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, cloves and orange zest and divide into 6 sachets. Include a recipe card for Mulling Spices.

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Gingerbread Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting

Use freshly ground ginger in these cake bars, then top with homemade cream cheese frosting. Slice and store in tins to give as gifts.

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Baklava

If you feel like you give cookies or candy every year, switch it up with Kelsey's recipe for honey and cinnamon baklava.

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Cranberry Honey Butter

This is a great make-ahead gift since you can refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. For gifting, pair with homemade rolls, scones, muffins or cornbread.

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Homemade Pomegranate Soda Kit

Package homemade pomegranate syrup, seltzer and pomegranate seeds for a homemade soda kit. Include a recipe card for Homemade Pomegranate Soda.

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Carmelitas

Use homemade Salted Caramel Sauce for these chocolate and pecan bars. Package them individually or in a tin.

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Vanilla Almonds

These easy almonds feature vanilla and cinnamon--great holiday flavors for gifting.

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Berry Pie Pops (Pie on a Stick)

Put a new twist on a classic dessert by turning pie into a hand-held treat.

Get the Recipe: Berry Pie Pops (Pie on a Stick)

Holiday and Christmas Gift Ideas