If you're spending holiday time planning out food to cook or gifts to buy, look no further! We've found recipes submitted by our SheSpeaks members that can double as both. They are treats so delicious and beautiful that they can be given away, shared with friends, or kept for yourself.
This is the perfect treat to bring when you are visiting friends. Or to give to your child's favorite teacher. Or to serve your family for brunch. Or just to eat yourself with a warm drink on a cold winter day. Thanks to SheSpeaks member, MeandMyPinkMixer for submitting a holiday dessert that's so versatile, you almost won't need to make anything else.
There could be a foot of snow outside your window, or it could be sunny without a cloud in the sky. Either way, snowball cookies, submitted by Peachesncream887, are a festive way to celebrate winter. You can easily double the recipe so you can give them away in batches. Just make sure to have extra - it will be hard to resist popping these in your mouth while you wrap them up!
Because no dessert selection is complete without chocolate, try this irresistible fudge from emma0420. They are easy to cut into small bites for any holiday table, or convenient to wrap in a pretty box for a wonderful gift. Best part - you can customize the flavors. This version has walnuts and marshmallows, but you can easily put in peppermint crumbs, raisins, pretzel bits, candy pieces or whatever else you prefer. It's even a fun project to make with the kids.
Sure, you can buy a pumpkin pie, but it will never taste as good as homemade. And with this simple recipe from Hywelda9, you'll never have to eat sub-par pie again. This one's extra special thanks to a secret ingredient: honey. Serve it at your own holiday meal, or give one to anyone who's hosting. This dish is sure to get sweet reviews!
Don't forget the cookies at holiday time! You can hand out these sweet cookies from savingsmania in your cookie exchange, or make an extra batch to have ready if neighbors stop by. Top them with crushed candy cane when you make them for the holidays, or prep them as is, any time of the year.
*One lucky commenter, Tweeter or Instagrammer will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Giveaway is open through December 3rd, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member MyPinkKitty.
I make bread, jams and fudge!
My daughters and I host a day of wrapping gift and baking holiday cookies. Which takes an entire day but we look forward to the day together before being swept away in holiday parties and the rush of the season.
Lots of Gift cards w/candy this year. Bohemian Babushka BB2U
The baking boxes from King Arthur Flour look very cool for my daughter's best friend. She is into baking and these boxes come with specialty ingredients and supplies.
I will be getting gift cards, LOL dollhouse, gaming chair, beats headphones, slime supplies, lots haha I have 3 kids to buy for! The adults I get more personalized gifts like a heart with everyones name on it and says together we make a family. Thanks for the chance!
This year, I wrote kept up with items that my friends and family have said they've liked but haven't purchased for themselves. I'm also giving some personalized gifts and crafts.
I make homemade bark every year and like to gift it to friends and family.
omg the strawberry loaf!
Hummingbird cake!!!!!!
I'm actually almost done with Christmas shopping this year, and I'm so proud of myself! Candles, throw pillows, a vacuum, books... I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!
My Honey Pumpkin Pie, of course, and also Pecan Pie, and Russian teahouse cookies (they are a lot like pecan shortbread, but in the shape of crescents)
Chocolate dipped pretzel rods in festive Christmas tins
Homemade chocolate chip cookies
This year I am giving fun different gifts- but my favorites to give will be a cookbook, wallet and coffee mug to my hubby. We don't always get gifts for each other and try to take care of our friends and family, but this year I wanted to treat him to a couple of fun things before the birth of our first baby in the spring!
electronics/gaming for my brother!