Giftable Treats for Christmas

Tasty treats that double as holiday presents for family and friends are the perfect, wallet-friendly way to satisfy everyone on your list.

By Erica Clark and Amanda Kingloff Recipes by Kristan Roland from Parents Magazine

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Frances Janisch
Cinnamon-Almond Brittle

With just a few common ingredients and a microwave you can make this simple but delicious gift.
- Get the recipe for Cinnamon-Almond Brittle
- Download the box template
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Frances Janisch
Reindeer Munch

Gift this addictive snack mix in a sweet handmade container that the kids can leave out for Santa's hungry helpers.

Line a homemade paper cone with wax paper and seal with a decorative closure.
- Get the recipe for Reindeer Munch
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Frances Janisch
Brownie Bite Boxes

Whats better than getting a present topped with a pretty ribbon? Giving a mouthwatering chocolate-coated treat with an edible bow on top!

Wrap the brownie bites in foil candy wrappers and gift them in small cloth bags decorated with sequins.
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Frances Janisch
Cupcakes in a Jar

Small straight-sided jars work best for this fun gift idea.

Cut a piece of muslin about 2" wider than your jar top, embellish with a rubber stamp design of your choice, and let dry. Place the muslin on the top of the sealed jar and use twine to secure.
- Get the recipe for Cupcakes in a jar
- Buy jars at sks-bottle.com
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Frances Janisch
Sweet & Salty Cookie Cups

Store-bought sugar-cookie dough makes these treats a breeze to prepare.

To keep them safe in transport, bundle your tasty sweets in a decorative box.
- Get the recipe for Sweet & Salty Cookie Cups
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Frances Janisch
Snowman Pops

The more the merrier when it comes to these adorable Frosty look-alikes. Tie a bunch of them together and you've got a jolly Christmas bouquet.

Fill small milk bottles with white paper shreds and stand snowman pops in glass. Wrap with cellophane for safe transport.
- Get the recipe for Snowman Pops
- Watch our video on how to make these pops
What is your favorite holiday treat?
How-to Make Snowman Pops

Originally published in the December 2011 issue of Parents magazine.

What is your favorite holiday treat?