As holiday party time approaches, you may want to bring some edible homemade gifts. Put on a Spotify playlist and take this recipe list to the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a ready-made cocktail or a gorgeous cookie, we’ve got plenty of delicious snacks and drinks that are perfect for gifting, from Kim Sunae’s Thumbprint Cookies to My Hypnotic Pinwheels to Maya Wilson’s Homemade Nog.
white christmas cocktail
Kick your legs up. Plug in some Christmas lights. Listen to holiday music. Light the fireplace. Enjoy this festive white Christmas cocktail made with amaretto, vodka, cream and nutmeg. Ready-made cocktails are fun to bring to parties.
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cream cheese thumbprint cookies
As if the classic thumbprint needed more power, here’s a cream cheese version of the tangy, rich cookie filled with your favorite jam flavors, including apricot, raspberry, and wild blueberry. Stir in chopped pecans or almond slices to add texture and crunch.
boozy eggnog
Maya Wilson’s Eggnog makes a great gift. Don’t forget the nutmeg!
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peppermint chocolate crackle cookies
Roll the dark chocolate cookie dough in powdered sugar and bake until it crackles beautifully, then add a good amount of peppermint extract.
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christmas pinwheel cookies
You can also customize the red layer of this super easy sugar cookie by adding peppermint, almond, or raspberry extracts, or add a festive twist by wrapping sprinkles around the outside before baking.
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No-fail sugar cookie recipe
It is characterized by the fact that the dough contains powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar. Powdered sugar makes the dough nice and pliable and helps the cookies to be perfectly soft when baked.
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Bake Shop Tribute Star Bread
A beautiful arrangement of star bread. It’s soft, not too sweet, and tastes like cinnamon and raspberry jam in an anise-scented pastry, and is only available at The Bake Shop in Girtwood.
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Classic French 75
Celebrate the new year with a classic French 75 cocktail made with gin, lemon, simple syrup and topped with champagne. Tie the recipe to a gift bottle of champagne.