Today I’m rounding up 5 of my favorite recipes (and a bonus DIY gift card holder) that you absolutely must make before the holiday season is over!
1. Mini Cinnamon Bread Loaves
These mini loaves of bread are my go-to Christmas gifts for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, bus driver, mailman, etc. It’s also a delicious bread to serve on Christmas morning!
2. Saltine Cracker Toffee
One of my very favorite holiday treats! If you’re heading to a cookie exchange or a Christmas cookie contest, I highly suggest this recipe! This toffee is always a huge hit and is easy to make.
3. Buckeye Balls
Is there really anything more delicious than Buckeye Balls (peanut butter balls)?!
4. Pineapple Cheese Ball
The best appetizer to bring to a Christmas party!!! You can make it the night before (wait to put the pecans on until just before serving). Also, this cheese ball sits out really well for a few hours and is 1000000% guaranteed to please a crowd!
5. Starbucks Medicine Ball Miracle Brew
Did you know there is a drink at Starbucks called the “Medicine Ball,” also known as “The Coldbuster,” also known as “Honey Citrus Mint Tea”? The miracle brew is filled half with steamed lemonade and half with hot water, a Teavana jade citrus mint tea bag and a bag of Teavana peach tranquility tea, a drizzle of honey and an optional pump of peppermint. Not only is it delicious, it helps relieve cold symptoms, so if you’re scrambling for an immunity booster or throat-soother you must try this steamy concoction.
6. Candy Cane Gift Card Sleighs
Not technically a recipe, but it’s TOO cute not to share again — DIY Candy Cane Sleighs for gift cards! We give gift cards to our teachers each year (and bus driver, this year!) and this is such a cute, creative way to personalize the gift a big.[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”7125″]
I hope you enjoy these recipes! If you make them, tag me on Instagram (@carolina_charm) — it makes me so happy to see your pictures!!!
Laci
Thursday 12th of December 2019
You always have the best ideas! Thank You for sharing with us!
Lisa Richardson
Thursday 12th of December 2019
Great gift ideas and yummy too!!! XO
Paige Cassandra Flamm
Wednesday 11th of December 2019
These are all super fun ideas! I want to make those gift card sleighs for our teacher gifts!
Paige http://thehappyflammily.com
Christina
Wednesday 11th of December 2019
Aren't they so fun?! And delicious!
Kate
Wednesday 11th of December 2019
Your saltine toffee has totally inspired me - I'm going to pick up the supplies today and give it a try with peppermint chocolate on top! Do you store yours in the fridge or counter? And how long do you find it keeps?
Christina
Wednesday 11th of December 2019
yay! we leave ours out on the counter and they don't melt, but I bet they'd be delicious cold too. Also, I have NO clue how long they last because we always devour them within a few days. haha