Last minute baking/cooking/infusing help is HERE!!! We’re gonna brainstorm with my recipe archives.
Ready? ALL SYSTEMS GO!
Coconut Lime Bars
Last year I made these Coconut Lime Bars. They were a HIT! People appreciate something different. Especially when they’ve been inundated with chocolate!
Coffee Chocolate Marshmallow Krispies-
These will get you noticed. PROMISE.
Bacon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
If you have someone on your list that likes something a little more savory, these cookies will do the trick! Also- dudes will be into these. I just know it.
Flourless Coconut Chocolate Drops
These are what I’m making this year! They’re super easy, and gluten free!
Chocolate Chunk Blondies
I’m also making these. I can’t help myself. They freeze well so I plan on making some this week to give away next week!
Caramel Brioche Croutons
These are CRAZY good. You could fill up a huge jar with them…or you could dip them in chocolate and package them up…or you could just give them to me directly off the baking sheet. I’m down for whatever.
Roasted Rosemary Almonds
Can’t go wrong with these babies. People appreciate savory this time of year!
Orange Spiced Cashews
These cashews are a perfect balance of savory & sweet. Things that make you go mmmmmm.
Spiced Cocktail Nuts
Give people a nut sack for Christmas….No…Really…. These ones are spicy!
Candy Cane Vodka
I’m doing it. You should too. Package up some hot chocolate or pair it with some awesome coffee beans!
Homemade Limoncello
People are making a ton of this this year! Thank you for your photos on Instagram & twitter, people!
You still have time to get this done did.
Homemade Amaretto
If you love the taste of almonds….you might not give ANY of this away! Super easy. Done in an hour.
Cucumber Infused Vodka
Pair with a few ingredients for bloody mary’s and you have yourself a SPLENDID gift. WANT.
Strawberry Infused Vodka
I am so lucky to live in California where we can get strawberries year round. That means I can drink this YEAR ROUND. Dangerously….awesome!
Candied Citrus Peel
Made this this year. People are loving it. I might make another batch…we shall see! Dip them in chocolate too!
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
These pretzels were for Cooper’s teachers last year. They loved them. They had no idea it took me no time to do.
Basil Infused Oil
Try your hand at infusing some oil with herbs! It’s a fantastic gift. A crusty baguette or some top notch pasta and other pasta accoutrements would be fantastic in a basket!
Cardamom Pear Butter
People appreciate food in jars. That means they will love this pear butter! It’s spiced perfection.
Fleur De Sel Caramels
These caramels changed my life. I am forever grateful.
Killer Granola
Lastly! GRANOLA. Who doesn’t like granola? That person doesn’t belong in your life.
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27 Comments
say somethingThank you Tracy! This is a great list. Definitely gonna make candy cane vodka this week! I already got the ingredients today
this is exactly what I needed today! I have NINE half full mason jars I’m giving as gifts and I need another item to put into them.
Awesome Tracy! I DO need to make something wonderful. I love the nutsacks and blondies. All I’ve made so far is burnt gingerbread men and ghetto toffee, lol.
Ooooh thank you for this! I am planning on making both spicy & sweet nuts to gift (and labeling them “naughty” & “nice”, har har) but haven’t nailed down recipes yet!
Also, love the Treat Yo’self reference
Great suggestions!!
Thanks for the great round-up, Tracy! I have been dreaming about those blondies since you posted them a few days ago. I can’t wait to make them!
YES! The coconut lime bars. Genius. Thank you ma’am.
Great choices! I’m starting my mustard but may have to add your nuts! They all look very tempting.
This is SUCH a good list! I want to make every single one of these recipes, like right now. You make it sound so easy and fun. I’m not a baker or bartender, but after seeing this post especially, I’m giving it my best shot
CRAP!!!!!!!!! I forgot about the coconut lime bars. I effing love those things. Thanks for destroying my after New Year’s diet!!!! I seriously don’t even cut them….. I prefer to eat them from the pan.
I’m especially intrigued by those caramel brioche croutons…I’ve never seen anything like them. Having made FOUR different types of caramels in two days you’d think I’d be over them for now, but no!
I love that episode of Parks and Rec … and I love your roundups!
“Who doesn’t like granola? That person doesn’t belong in your life.” Amen. Thanks for this list of awesomeness, sister.
Heidi xo
The coconut lime bars are a nice switch from all the decadence. I may just make this!
Ok, when are you getting your cookbook deal because you have some totes amazing recipes?!
I’ve made both your chocolate chip blondies and your candy cane vodka last night for gifts! The vodka is AMAZING! (I may have kept half for myself.) Thanks for the inspiration! Merry Christmas!
Have I told you lately that I love you? Really and truly I do!
you are the best!
1. you make some killer recipes, lady.
2. two words: nut sack. i die.
3. THANK YOU!
Thanks for the visual timeline of recipes. This will really help with baking for Christmas next week. caramels are my favorite
You had me at… Treat yo self
Beautifully done:)
OMG…I’m so excited I found your blog! What beautiful ideas and creations Tracy!
AND your teacher treats were just delicious thank you!
Ho Ho Ho… Hugs to Cooper
YAY!!! You found me!! I’m so glad you did
I tots want to make/give/receive ALL of these things. Awesomeness. Might just call this my 2013 kitchen bucket-list.
Also, love your photos!
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