10 Freshly Baked Holiday Gifts

How about spending an afternoon baking in your kitchen instead of shopping at the mall? These delicious homemade treats make thoughtful gifts for your friends, neighbors, teachers and co-workers. Check out the recipes and bake up some holiday cheer!
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How about spending an afternoon baking in your kitchen instead of shopping at the mall? These delicious homemade treats make thoughtful gifts for your friends, neighbors, teachers and co-workers. Check out the recipes and bake up some holiday cheer!

Fresh Baked Gifts for the Holidays
Cranberry Nut Bread(01 of10)
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Sweet, orange-scented and chock-full of cranberries and walnuts, this bread is perfect for the holidays. You can bake mini loaves for gift giving. Get the recipe
Homemade Granola(02 of10)
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Who wouldn't love a tin of this granola with clusters of old-fashioned oats, dried fruits, nuts, toasted coconut and golden honey? Get the recipe
Chai Spiced Banana Bread(03 of10)
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My favorite banana bread recipe subtly infused it with warm chai spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Get the recipe
Rosemary Nuts(04 of10)
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Sweet, salty, spicy, and rosemary-infused, these nuts are the perfect nibbling food, and easy to make in large quantities for gift-giving. Get the recipe
Chocolate Banana Bread(05 of10)
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Chocolate chips and cocoa powder give this crowd-pleasing loaf deep chocolate flavor, while sour cream makes it rich, tender and ultra-moist. Get the recipe
Chocolate Chip Scones(06 of10)
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Why not bake someone some scones? These are sweet, tender and buttery with morsels of melted chocolate within... Get the recipe
Pumpkin Bread(07 of10)
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Pumpkin loaves are a wonderful hostess gift, and a welcome addition to any holiday table. Get the recipe
Banana Bread with Coconut and Pecans(08 of10)
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Banana and coconut are a natural combination and this delicious quick bread is a great way to enjoy them. Get the recipe
Nuts n' Bolts(09 of10)
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Easy to make and gift in very large quantities, Nuts n' Bolts are great savory treat for big family gatherings. Get the recipe
Gingerbread(10 of10)
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Bake someone a warm and sweet gingerbread cake! Get the recipe

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