Baked Gifts from the Kitchen

1. Cookies

Cookies, either of a single type or assorted, will never fail you as Christmas gifts. A jar or box of cookies you are best known for, wrapped in cellophane and bows is sure to impress your friends and relatives.

You may also decorate the cookies. Sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies are traditional favorites.

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2. Cakes

While you are baking for your family, bake a few extra cakes to use as gifts. Round and Square shaped-cakes never go out of fashion, but if you have kids in mind, invest in some Christmas shaped cake pans. If you can think of nothing different, stick to the traditional fruit cake. They are all time favorites and there can never be more than enough for a family.

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3. Quick Breads

Quick breads, easy to make, are also widely popular as Christmas gifts. Bread Machine makes the task of baking several loaves all the more easier. Wrap loaves individually in cellophane and tie with a bow to make perfect gifts. Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Bread, Gingerbread, Chocolate Shortbread, Banana Bread etc. are great favorites at this time of the year.

4. Muffins and Cupcakes

Muffins and Cupcakes look very attractive in their paper cases lined up in a decorative gift box. Decorate cupcakes by spreading smooth jam all over the surface and then sprinkling desiccated coconut over them for a lovely red-white effect. You can further enhance the look by placing 3 holly leaves, cut out from green marzipan and 3 little red marzipan balls to represent the berries.

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